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canonical

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following traditional standards

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censure

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criticize severely

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discordant

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conflicting

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ennui

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dissatisfaction/restlesness from boredom/apathy

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extemporaneous

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improvised, no prep

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fulminate

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loudly attack/denounce

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ingenuous

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frank/candid

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magnanimity

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generous, forgiving

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nebulous

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vague, no defined form

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obtuse

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lacking intellect, not clear in thought/expression

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obviate

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anticipate and make unnecessary

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paean

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song/hymn of praise

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predilection

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preference

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refute

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disprove

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relegate

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force into lower position

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solicitious

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eager, attentive

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sordid

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filth, squalor

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truculent

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fierce, cruel, ready to fight

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virulent

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harmful, hostile

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avarice

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greed

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bucolic

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rustic, rural areas

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canon

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established set of principles

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chary

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wary, cautious

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cogent

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convincing

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contentious

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argumentative

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contrite

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sorry, seeking forgiveness

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dearth

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lack

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didactic

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teach

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discretion

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cautious, ability to make responsible decisions