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Shrewd in the management of practical affairs

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Prudent

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Firm in belief, determination, or adherence

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Steadfast

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To incite

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Foment

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To run counter so as to effectively oppose or baffle

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Thwart

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Tending to produce death or deterioration; evil in nature, influence, or effect

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Malignant

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Having, showing, or arising from vicious ill will, spite, or hatred

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Malevolent

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Being beyond what is normal or expected : suggesting superhuman or supernatural powers; Eerie/mysterious

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Uncanny

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Humiliating, degrading, despicable, dishonorable

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Ignominious

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Spirit and resilience; A distinguishing mode of emotional response

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Mettle

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The state of being favorably known, spoken of, or esteemed

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Repute

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Shining brilliantly; characterized by a glowing splendor (more considering color or shininess)

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Resplendent

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Radiant splendor; brilliance (considering a bright glow)

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Effulgent

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To remedy or set right; to remove the cause of a grievance or complaint

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Redress

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To take vengeance for;

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Avenge

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To put an end to by force; calm, pacify

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Quell

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An accursed person or thing.

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Anathema

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Marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit; stout, strong, loyal, reliable

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Stalwart

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inflated pride in oneself or one’s appearance

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Vanity

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to assume an expression of grief or emotion appealing for sympathy; to become weak

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Languish

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To leave through will

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Bequeath

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An outcast

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Pariah

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Full of scorn (Not showing respect for others)

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Disdainful

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Great in size or extent; causing amazement or wonder

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Prodigious

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Highly infectious (of a germ or disease); full of malice or a desire to cause pain or strife

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Virulent

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Capable of maintaining a satisfactory high level; resilience of spirit

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Buoyant

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