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Idolatry

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(N) excessive or blind adoration, reverence, devotion, etc

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Magnanimous

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(Adj) generous in forgiving an insult or injury; high minded, noble

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Perverse

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(Adj) corrupt, improper, incorrect; obstinate in opposing what is right

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Formidable

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(Adj) something awesome, great. Causing fear, dread, or apprehension; tending to inspire awe or wonder

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Tedium

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(N) the quality or state of being tedious; boredom

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Malaise

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(N) an indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health; a vague sense of mental or moral ill-being

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Inordinate

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(Adj) disorderly, unregulated; exceeding reasonable limits

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Guileless

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(Adj) innocent, naive

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Capricious

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(Adj) impulsive, unpredictable

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Overt

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(Adj) clear, open to view, manifest

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Proprietary

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(Adj) pertaining to property or ownership

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Veneer

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(Adj) superficially valuable or pleasing appearance

(N) a superficially pleasing appearance

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Begrudge

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(V) to envy or resent the pleasure of good fortune of someone; to be reluctant to give, grant, or allow

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Effusive

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(Adj) unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve; pouring out, overflowing

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Grievous

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(Adj) causing grief or great sorrow

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Impotent

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(Adj) lacking power or ability; without force or effectiveness

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Enfranchisement

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(V) to endow with the rights of citizenship, especially the right to vote; to free, as from slavery or bondage

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Rancor

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(N) bitter, deeply held, and long lasting ill will or resentment