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Gratuitous

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Not called for; inappropriate; unwarranted

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Glut

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Something filled beyond capacity

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Gregarious

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Liking to associate with others

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Guile

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The use of tricks to deceive; usually for money

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Hedonism

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The pursuit of pleasure as the goal of life

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Helix

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Something spiral in form

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Herculean

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Tremendously demanding; powerful or courageous

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Histrionics

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Theatrical; overly dramatic emotional display for effect

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Homily

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Home grown sermon or lecture

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Husbandry

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Careful management or observation of resources

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Hydrophobia

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Morbid fear of water

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Idée fixe

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An idea that dominates one mind for a long period of time

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Idyllic

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Delightful in all respects; naturally peaceful

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Immodest

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Not modest; not conforming (especially to sexual mores)

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Immutable

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Not changeable; fixed

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Impeccable

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Without fault; perfect

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Impervious

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Not allowing anything to pass through; impenetrable

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Inane

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Without sense or substance

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Incantation

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Words, spells, chants as part of a ritual or magic

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Incense

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To make really angry