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Fragmentary

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Consisting of small parts that are disconnected

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Gingerly

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Done carefully or cautiously

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Incessantly

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Continuing without interruption

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Incite

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To encourage

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Incriminate

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To accuse or present proof of a crime

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Juggernaut

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A large overpowering object

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Oblivion

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The state of being completely forgotten

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Punctured

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The act of piercing with a pointed object

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Pyre

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A pile of wood or other combustible material to burn something

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ricochet

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to rebound at least once from a surface

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approbation

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official approval or praise

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boorish

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rude or insensitive

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copious

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a large amount in supply

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14
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emulate

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to try to be equal

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fickle

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changing frequently

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recalcitrant

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very stubborn

17
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tacit

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implied or understood without being directly stated

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transcend

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to surpass / exceed

19
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virtuous

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having excellent morals

20
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whet

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stimulates or sharpens interest