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A place of residence, or home

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Abode

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Giving rise or likely to give rise to a public disagreement

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Controversial

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A great difference

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Disparity

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To spread or promote an idea or theory

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Propagate

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Never done or known before

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Unprecedented

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Strain away from proper rules or offense

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Errant

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(verb) Estimate magnitude

(Noun) Instrument that measures magnitude

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Gauge

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Inspiring fear or intimidating

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Formidable

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Offical statement of complaints

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Grievances

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Not able to be disputed

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Incontestable

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Cruel and oppressive government or rule

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Tyranny

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Leaving no doubt

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Unequivocal

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Feeling or showing sorrow of regret or wrongdoing

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Penitent

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Measure of quality

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qualitative

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Measure of quantity (numbers or amount)

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Quantitive

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One that present cultural event or an organizer

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Impresario

17
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Getting money by threats

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Extortion

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Unfavorable or harmful

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Adverse

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A valuable thing to have

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Asset

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A narrow-minded, prejudice person

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Bigot