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endorse
to support
ascertain
to find (something) out for certain
onerous
involving a lot of effort, difficult
objective
fair-minded, not influenced by personal feelings
aspire
to hope to achieve something or be successful
obsolete
no longer produced or used, out of date
inflammatory
arousing angry or violent feelings
sentiment
a view of attitude towards a situation or event. a general feeling or opinion
candor
honesty
materialistic
excessively concerned with material possessions or money
prejudice
a dislike or unfair opinion (of someone) that is not based on reason or actual experience
distinct
clearly separate and different
deference
respect
extensive
large in amount or scale
impose
to force the acceptance of something, to cause inconvenience to someone
articulate
having the ability to speak fluently and persuasively
pristine
original and pure, not spoiled or worn from use
veranda
a porch or balcony
atypical
unusual, uncommon
subjugate
to bring under domination or control. to conquer
ubiquitous
everywhere, universal
altercation
a noisy argument or disagreement
robust
string and healthy, durable
subvert
to damage or weaken the authority of an established system
melodramatic
exaggerated, sensationalized, or overemotional
glut
an excess supply of something
antipathy
hatred, dislike
perilous
dangerous
conception
origin or beginning, an idea or concept
repose
rest, relaxation
impesde
to create difficulties for someone or something, resulting in delay
