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1
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pejorative

A

expressing contempt or disapproval; disparaging

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perfunctory

A

carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection

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3
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voracious

A

insatiable

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4
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abnegate

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to reject

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5
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denigrate

A

to criticize’ to disparage

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bellicose

A

eager to fight

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7
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amalgam

A

mixture or hodgepodge

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congeal

A

solidify or coagulate

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acrid

A

bitter

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10
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ungainly

A

awkward; clumsy

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harrowing

A

acutely distressing

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12
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vapid

A

offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging

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corpulent

A

fat

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tincture

A

a slight trace

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15
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augury

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a sign of what will happen in the future; an omen

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wayfaring

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traveling by foot

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endear

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to cause to be loved

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capitulate

A

to surrender

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repartee

A

conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies

20
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immolate

A

kill or offer as a sacrifice, esp. by burning

21
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malcontent

A

dissatisfied and complaining or making trouble

22
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transient

A

impermanent

23
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jurisprudence

A

the theory or philosophy of law

24
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pang

A

a sudden sharp pain or painful emotion

25
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anguish

A

severe mental or physical pain or suffering

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pecuniary

A

financial

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encumbrance

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a burden or impediment

28
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commingle

A

mix; blend

29
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semblance

A

the outward appearance or apparent form of something, esp. when the reality is different

30
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visage

A

a person’s face, with reference to the form or proportions of the features

31
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haughty

A

arrogantly superior and disdainful

32
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feign

A

to fake

33
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imperious

A

arrogant and domineering

34
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resolute

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determined; unwavering

35
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avidity

A

extreme eagerness or enthusiasm

36
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ennui

A

boredom

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