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spartan

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highly self-disciplined; frugal; austere

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specious

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deceptively attractive; seemingly plausible but fallacious

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sportive

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frolicsome; playful

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stasis

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a state of static balance or equilibrium; stagnation

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incarnadine

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blood-red in color

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hermetic

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tightly sealed

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hegemony

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the domination of one state or group over its allies

Question 8

guile

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deceit; trickery

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antipathy

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extreme dislike

Question 10

castigate

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to punish or criticize harshly

Question 11

capricious

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changing one’s mind quickly and often

Question 12

canard

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a lie

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calumny

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a false and malicious accusation; misrepresentation

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burnish

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to polish

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cabal

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a secret group seeking to overturn something

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aggrandize

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to increase in power, influence, and reputation

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acme

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highest point; summit; the highest level or degree attainable

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aerie

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a nest built high in the air; an elevated, often secluded dwelling

Question 19

jettison

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to discard; to get ride of as unnecessary or encumbering

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jocular

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playful; harmonious

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judicious

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sensible; showing good judgement

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juncture

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point of time, especially where two things are joined

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keen

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having a sharp edge; intellectually sharp; perceptive

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kindle

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to set fire or ignite; excite or inspire