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Altruism

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(n.) Devotion to or regard for the interests of others

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Aegis

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(n.) Support; Protection; Endorsement

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Amorphous

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(adj.) Without determinate shape

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Besiege

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(v.) To surround with military forces

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Boor

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(n.) A rude ill-bred person; One who is clownish and unrefined in manners

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Carrion

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(n.) The dead and decaying body or flesh of an animal

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Enervate

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(v.) To weaken

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Ephemeral

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(adj.) Lasting only for a brief time

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Erotic

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(adj.) Arousing or pertaining to sexual desire

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Factious

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(adj.) Tending to cause disagreement or dissension

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Fervent

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(adj.) Having or showing great intensite of feeling; Passionate

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Ignoble

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(adj.) Not noble

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Opulent

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(adj.) Wealthy

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Perspicacity

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(n.) Clearness in understanding or observation

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Rectify

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(v.) To correct

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