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mishap:

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noun; an unlucky accident

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nostalgia:

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noun; a sentimental longing or affection for the past

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notion:

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noun; a conception of or belief about something

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obsolete:

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adjective; no longer produced or used; out of date

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obstruct:

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verb; to be or get in the way of; prevent, hinder

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omit:

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verb; leave out or exclude (someone/something), either internationally or forgetfully

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orient:

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verb; align or position something relative to a known point/landmark

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paradox:

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noun; an idea that, despite sound (or apparent sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory

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pensive:

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adjective; engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thoughts

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peril:

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noun; serious and immediate danger

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perpetual:

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adjective; occurring repeatedly; so frequent as to seem endless and uninterrupted

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ponder:

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verb; think about something carefully

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potent:

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adjective; having great power, influence, or effect

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precede:

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verb; 1.) come before (something) in time, 2.) come before in order or position (preceding)

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predate:

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verb; exist or occur at a date earlier than something

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