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Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.

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Eminent

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Of the same kind; alike

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Homogeneous

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To make ineffective

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Negate

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To destroy completely; put an end to

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Eradicate

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The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats

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Coercion

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The introduction or preliminary part of a book, speech, or event

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Preface

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Gentle, kindly; not harmful

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Benign

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To make clear; explain

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Elucidate

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Cruel and oppressive government or rule

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Tyranny

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Filled with or destined to result in something undesirable

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Fraught

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The expression of formal disapproval

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Censure

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The action of giving a misleading account or impression

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Distortion

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To provide or give

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Render

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Critical observation or examination

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Scrutiny

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The quality of being relevant or applicable to a particular matter

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Pertinence

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To tease or laugh in a contemptuous or scornful manner

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Mock

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Of or relating to language

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Linguistic

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Uncertain or inexactness of meaning in language

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Ambiguity

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A close and harmonious relationship

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Rapport

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Obeying others unquestioningly

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Subservience