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Acquiesce

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To accept something without complaining

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Ambiguous

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unclear or inexact

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Plethora

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A large amount

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Myriad

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A countless or extremely large amount

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Epitome

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A perfect example

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Defer

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To delay something until a later time

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Circumspect

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Careful and cautious

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Prudent

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Wise; Acting with care and thought for the future

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Collaborate

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To work together; cooperate

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Antithesis

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direct opposite

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Seldom

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rarely; not often

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Abolished

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to officially end or stop

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Prosper

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to succeed or become strong

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Alleviate

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to make a problem less severe

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Subside

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to go down in intensity

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Substantiate

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to provide evidence to prove something

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Contemplate

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to think deeply about

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Scrutinize

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to examine or inspect closely

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Perceive

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to become aware of something; to see or observe

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Derive

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to obtain something from a source

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Ignorant

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Not having enough knowledge, understanding or information about something

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Ignomonious

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Dishonourable

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Manifest

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To show something clearly, through signs or actions

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Corrupt

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To change someone from good to bad in morals, manners or actions

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Obstinate

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Stubbornly sticking to one’s purpose or opinion

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Procure

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to obtain

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Aloof

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Not friendly or does not like to spend time with others

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Regime

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A government or system that rules over others

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Repose

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To rest or relax