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credentials

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qualifications or achievements that indicate someone’s suitability for a particular role or status

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haemorrhaged

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to bleed heavily

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counterintuitive

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contrary to what one would intuitively expect

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unprecedented

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never done or known before

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mononymous

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known by a single name

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joie de vivre

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exuberant enjoyment of life

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flogging

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selling or promoting aggressively

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disposable

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designed to be used once or only a few times and then throw away

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precision-made

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made with great accuracy and attention to detailt

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ruthlessly

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without pity or compassion; mercilessly

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sartorial

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related to tailoring, clothes or style of dress.

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morphing

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undergoing a gradual transformation

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connoisseur

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an expert judge in matters of taste

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introspective

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characterised by or given to introspection; examining one’s own thoughts and feelings.

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sentimental

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of or prompted by feelings of tenderness, sadness or nostalgia.

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nurture

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to care for and encourage the growth development ofe

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elusive

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difficult to find, catch or achieve

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prime

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to prepare (someone or something) for a particular purpose or activity

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innate

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inborn, natural

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hampered

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hindered or impeded

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scenarios

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a postulated sequence or development of events

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routinely

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regularly

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conformity

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compliance with standards, rules, or laws

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primed

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prepared or made ready for a particular purpose or activity

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implementing

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putting (a decision, plan, agreement, etc…) into effect

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intervene

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come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events

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thrive

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to grow or develop well or vigorously

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ideating

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forming ideas or concepts

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novel

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new or unusual in an interesting way

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divergent

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tending to be different or develop in different directions

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mellow

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pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness

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unfettered

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unrestrained or uninhibited

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rote

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mechanical or habitual repetition of something to be learned

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curriculums

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the subjects compromising a course of study in a school or college

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scrambling

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moving hurriedly or clumsily from or to an action

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alloted

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given or assigend as a share or portion

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stringent

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strict, precise, and exacting

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whittle

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to reduce something in size, amount or extend by gradual series of steps

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primitive

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relating to the earliest age or stage, very basic or unsophisticated

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anomaly

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something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected

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sophisticated

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developed to a high degree of complexity

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predates

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exists or occurs at a date earlier than something

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carbohydrates

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organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues, including sugars, starch and cellulose

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subsistence

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the action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself, especially at a minimal level

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fertility

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the quality of being fertile; productiveness

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inflammation

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a localised physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection

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neutralise

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to make something ineffective by applying an opposite force or effect

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scoured

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cleaned or brightened the surface by rubbing it hard, typically with an abrasive or detergent

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concentric

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denoting circles, arcs or other shapes that share the same centre, the larger often completely surrounding the smaller

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percussion

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the striking of one solid object with or against another with some degree of force

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microlith

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a minute, shaped flint or stone tool

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fastidious

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very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail

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rudimentary

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involving or limited to basic principles; elementary

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indigenous

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originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native

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extenuating

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making an offence or mistake seem less serious or more forgivable

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wherewithal

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the money or other means needed for a particular purpose

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contentious

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causing or likely to cause an argument, controversial

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ruefully

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expressing sorrow or regret, especially in a wry or humorous way

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deviation

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the action of departing from an established course or accepted standard

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derided

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mocked or laughed at in a contemptuous manner

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ratified

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formally approved and accepted

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extensively

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covering a large area or involving a large number of things

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mnemonic

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a device or technique used to aid memory

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circadian

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relating to biologival processes that occur in a 24-hour cycle

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relishing

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enjoying or savouring something greatly

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inaugural

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making the beginning of an institution, activity, or period of office

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fervour

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intense and passionate feeling

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innocuous

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not harmful or offensive

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genial

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friendly and cheerful

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kitsch

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art or objects of a gaudy or lowbrow nature that are considered to be in poor taste

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courtly

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polite and respectful, often in a formal or elaborate manner

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proscenium

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the part of a theatre stage in front of a curtain

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smorgasbord

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a wide range or variety of something

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functionary

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a person who performs official duties or has a specific role

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lugubrious

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looking or sounding sad and dismal

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unenviable

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not desirable; something that others would not want to have

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popcorn revolution

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a metaphorical term for the dominance of commercially driven blockbuster films, often at the expense of more meaningful or diverse storytelling

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sanctimony

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the appearance of being morally superior to other people

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tedious

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too long, slow or dull; tiresome or monotonous

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japes

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practical jokes or mischievous acts

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an anorak

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a person with an obsessive interest in something often seen dull by others

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mundane

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lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary

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solitary

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done or existing alone; without others

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sinuous

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having many curves and turns; winding or gracefully curving

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sustain

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to keep something going continuously over time

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obscure

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not well known or difficult to understand

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grandiose

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impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often in an exaggerated way

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vestiges

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traces or remnants of something that is disappearing or no longer exists

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aficionado

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a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a particular activity, subject or pastime

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quirky characterised by peculiar or unexpected traits

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surreally

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in a way that is bizarre or dreamlike, often evoking a sense of unreality

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androgynous

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having both male and female characteristics; appearing neither distinctly male nor female

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suffused

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gradually spread through or over; permeated

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semi-autobiographed

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partly based on the author’s own life, containing elements of personal experience and fiction

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transcended

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went beyond the limits of something, often rising above in a superior or significant way

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notorious

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famous or well-known, typically for some bad quality or deed

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existential crisis

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a moment in which an individual questions the meaning, purpose or value of their life

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rendition

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a particular interpretation or version of something, often an artistic work

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avant-garde

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new and experimental ideas and methods in art, culture, or society, often unconventional and forward-thinking

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ubiquity

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the state of being everywhere or very common

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fraternising

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associating or forming a friendship with someone, often in a friendly way or familiar way

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melancholy

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a deep, long-lasting sadness; a pensive or gloomy state of mind

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anguish

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severe mental or physical pain or suffering

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existential

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relating to human existence, often dealing with themes of purpose, choice, and freedom

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notoriety

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the state of being famous or well-known for some bad quality or deed

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hallmarks

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distinctive features or characteristics of something

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pelagic

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relating to the open sea, especially away from the coast

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harboured

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to hold or contain, often secretly or with I’ll intent

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endemic

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native or restricted to a particular region or environment

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incongruous

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not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings; out of place

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furore

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a sudden outburst of anger or excitement; a commotion

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placate

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to calm or pacify, especially by making concessions

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solace

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comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

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sustainability

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the ability to maintain or preserve resources or conditions over the long term

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macabre

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relating to death or the grim, horrifying aspects of it

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conceived

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to imagine or from an idea in the mind

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menagerie

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a diverse collection of animals, often kept for display

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esteemed

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held in high regard; respected and admired

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draw

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an attraction or appeal

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quintessential

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representing the most perfect or typical example of something

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galvanism

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the use of electricity to stimulate biological tissues, often associated with early experiments in reanimation

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guise

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an external appearance, often used to conceal the true nature of something

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ingrained

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firmly fixed or established; difficult to change

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revulsion

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a strong feeling of disgust or repulsion

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versatile

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able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities

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neurosis

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a mild mental disorder characterised by excessive anxiety, obsession or distress

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grotesque

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comically or repulsively ugly or disorted

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celluloid

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pertaining to cinema or motion pictures

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sombre

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gloomy or serious in mood or tone

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pathos

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an element in experience or in artistic representation that evokes pity or compassion

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dormancy

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a state of inactivity or rest

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extravaganza

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a spectacular and elaborate show or event

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unnerving

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causing one to feel uneasy or disturbed

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transgressing

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violating or exceeding limits, typically those of moral or social boundaries

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gullibiltiy

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the tendency to be easily persuaded to believe something that is not true

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necrotising fasciitis

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a severe bacterial infection that destroys skin, fat, and tissue covering the muscles

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quelling

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putting an end to something, typically by force or authority

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decrying

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publicly denouncing or condemning

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pervasive

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spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people, often negatively

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absentmindedness

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a lack of attention to present circumstances due to preoccupation or distraction

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intuition

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the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning

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frivolous

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lacking in seriousness or importance

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propensity

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a natural tendency to behave in a particular way

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credibility

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the quality of being trusted and being believed in

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infectious

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likely to spread or influence others rapidly

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cognitive fluency

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the ease with which information is processed, often influencing belief and decision-making

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conviction

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a firmly held belief or opinion

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frailties

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weaknesses or vulnerabilities, especially in character or behaviour

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debunked

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exposed as false or exaggerated

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erroneous

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wrong or incorrect

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miserliness

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a tendency to be overly cautious or sparing in cognitive effort, often leading to superficial thinking

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deceptive

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giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading

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prescient

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having or showing knowledge of events before they take place; foresightful

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arraignment

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the act of formally accusing or condemning someone, typically in a court or moral context

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fetishistic

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obsessively fixated on or devoted to something, often irrationally

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inquisition

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an intense investigation or interrogation, often with a connotation of unfairness or excessive scrutiny

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blithely

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casually and indifferently, often in a way that shows a lack of concern or seriousness

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sentient

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capable of perceiving and feeling; having consciousness or ability to experience sensations

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regimentation

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the strict organisation and control of individuals or activities, often in a rigid or militaristic manner

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conscription

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mandatory enlistment in the armed forces; compulsory military services

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entrepreneurial

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related to the ability to innovate, take risks, and manage business ventures

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intervention

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the act of becoming involved in a situation to change its outcome, particularly in a medical or social context

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metaphysical

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concerned with abstract concepts such as existence, reality, and the nature of the universe

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empowered

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given authority or control, particularly in the context of rights, consent or self-determination

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frown on (phrasal verb)

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to disapprove of something, often morally or socially

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