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endorse

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to support

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ascertain

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to find (something) out for certain

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onerous

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involving a lot of effort, difficult

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objective

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fair-minded, not influenced by personal feelings

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aspire

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to hope to achieve something or be successful

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obsolete

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no longer produced or used, out of date

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inflammatory

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arousing angry or violent feelings

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sentiment

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a view of attitude towards a situation or event. a general feeling or opinion

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candor

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honesty

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materialistic

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excessively concerned with material possessions or money

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prejudice

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a dislike or unfair opinion (of someone) that is not based on reason or actual experience

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distinct

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clearly separate and different

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deference

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respect

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extensive

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large in amount or scale

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impose

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to force the acceptance of something, to cause inconvenience to someone

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articulate

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having the ability to speak fluently and persuasively

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pristine

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original and pure, not spoiled or worn from use

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veranda

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a porch or balcony

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atypical

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unusual, uncommon

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subjugate

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to bring under domination or control. to conquer

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ubiquitous

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everywhere, universal

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altercation

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a noisy argument or disagreement

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robust

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string and healthy, durable

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subvert

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to damage or weaken the authority of an established system

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melodramatic
exaggerated, sensationalized, or overemotional
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glut
an excess supply of something
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antipathy
hatred, dislike
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perilous
dangerous
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conception
origin or beginning, an idea or concept
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repose
rest, relaxation
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impesde
to create difficulties for someone or something, resulting in delay