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vigilantes

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person who takes law enforcement by hands, acting independently to enforce justice or protect their community, often without legal authority or approval

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theatricality

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style of manner

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thrive

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grow develop, flourish

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strangle

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inhibit developlment of smth

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decency

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behavior to accepted terms of morality

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vengeance

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retaliating someone after one’s wrong doing

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avenge

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inflict harm in a return of a wrong doing

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mausoleum

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a large, stately building or structure built to house and honor the remains of deceased individuals

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appalling

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causing shock, displeasant

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endorse

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give support

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petition

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formal request

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impartial

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free from bias or prejudice

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tabloid

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newspaper focusing on sensational news

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wraith

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ghostly image of someone seen before/after their death

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compassion

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pity concern about suffering of the others

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mock

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making fun of things

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injustice

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lack of fairness

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apathy

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absence of emotional passion

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reprisal

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act of retaliation after a damage or an injury

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ramification

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consequence or result that stems from a particular action, decision, or situation

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spelunking

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activity of exploring caves, often for sport or adventure

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leverage

A

borrow funds

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dread

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cause anxiety

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bliss

A

perfect happiness

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rattle

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disturb, make someone nervous

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babble

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to speak rapidly and continuously in a way that’s difficult to understand

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theatrics

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behavior that is exaggerated, dramatic, or intended to attract attention

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goons

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people hired to intimidate, threaten, or use force on behalf of someone else

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potent

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something that is powerful, strong, or capable of producing a strong effect

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inoculate

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introduce a substance, typically a vaccine or other form of treatment, into the body to protect against disease

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indict

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accuse of a serious crime

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tormentor

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someone who causes intense physical or mental suffering to another person

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archetype

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a typical example of a certain person or thing, often representing universal patterns or characteristics found across cultures, stories, or situations

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scarecrow

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a figure, typically made of old clothes, straw, and sometimes a mask or other features, designed to resemble a human

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advocate

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who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause, policy, or individual

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reversal

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a reversal occurs when a higher court overturns or changes the decision of a lower court.

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laced

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something that is mixed with or contains a small amount of a substance,

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sedative

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calming susbtance

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pawn

A

someone or something that is used by others for their own benefit, often without regard for the pawn’s own interests

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vigilante

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someone who takes the law into their own hands, typically outside the official legal system, to seek justice or punish wrongdoers

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soared

A

florusihed

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brokerage

A

business of a broker

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begrudge

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resent or feel envious about something, especially when someone else has something that you believe they don’t deserve or when you feel that something is unfair

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Compassion

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deep feeling of empathy and care for the suffering of others

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quarrel

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an argument or disagreement, often involving strong emotions, between two or more people

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booze

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alcholic drink

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freeloader

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person who takes advantage of others via generosity something

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ransom

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a sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of someone or something, typically in a situation where the person or item is being held captive or threatened

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cynical

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a mindset or attitude where a person generally distrusts the motives or sincerity of others

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limp on

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moving or continuing to move in a weak, unsteady, or limping manner

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mob

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group of people with criminal activities

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