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Preemtive

adj

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used to descible something that is done before some else.

ex)I preemptivly got my seat in class before anyone else could, its been my undesignated seat since the start of the year.

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palpitaitons

adj

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any kind of shaky or quivering motion

ex)my dad went to the hospital due to heart palpitaions, he had an irregular heart beat! I was very concercened .

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palpable

noun

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easily perceverd by the senses of mind

ex)His depression was palpable, once he walked into the room, everyone sensed his mood.

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gregarious

adj

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enjoying the company of others

ex) I love spending time with my friends, they are so gregarious and kind hearted

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unilateral

adj

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preformed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a particular situation, without the agreement of another or the others

ex)It was a unilateral decision to change the school do to end at 3:00 this year, the school board made the decision.

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feigned

verb

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imitated or pretended

ex)I feigned intrest in her boring presentation because i didnt want to be rude

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stringently

adverb

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doing in a way that is strict, sever and limiting

ex) The teacher graded the exams stringently to ensure fairness and accuracy in the evaluation.”

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camaraderie

noun

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a feeling of trust,friendship, and loyalty among a group of people

ex)during the hiking trip, they developed a stong camaraderie as they faced challanges together, they created a strong bond.

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circumvent

verb

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to get around or avoid an obstical

ex) i wanted to leave school early so i circumented the principal to sean to of school.

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Belligerent

Adj

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hostile or agresive

ex) she has a belligerent attitude , she is so rude and not fun to be around

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