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Primordial

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something basic and fundamental; at the beginning of the time

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Aftermath

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Consequences/After effect of some destructive/unpleasant events

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Frantic

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Wild in worry,fear, anxiety; panic stricken

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Utterly

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Completely

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Dwarf

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insignificant; small if comparison to;

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Confidant

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Close Friend

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Holistically

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treating something, as a whole system and not as individual parts.

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Strew

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Scatter

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Weaving

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menjahit

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Cited

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refer to (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work:

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robust

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strong and healthy; vigorous: ; (of a system) - able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions:

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Solitude

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the state of being alone

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Repertoire

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a stock of plays, dances, or items that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform.

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lofty

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noble; grand

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Obsolete

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Outdated

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Engulf

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(of a natural force) sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely: ; deluge
demolish

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Torrent

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a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid ; deluge

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Convey

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make (an idea, impression, or feeling) known or understandable; communicate

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Whirlwind

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sed with reference to a very energetic person or a tumultuous process

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Intertwined

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connect or link (two or more things) closely

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Meticulous

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showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

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Harness

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a set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other draught animal is fastened to a cart, plough, etc. and is controlled by its driver.

control and make use of (natural resources), especially to produce energy:

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Beacon

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a light or other visible object serving as a signal, warning, or guide at sea, on an airfield ; lampu dari lighthouse.

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Abyss

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a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm:

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Stranded

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left without the means to move from somewhere ; (of a boat, sailor, or sea creature) left aground on a shore:

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Consensus

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a general agreement

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Tampered

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interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations:

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Quid Pro Quo

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a favour or advantage granted in return for something; Exchange

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Vilify

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  • speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner: menghujat
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Trivial

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of little value or importance: insignificant; minor

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Curfew

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a regulation requiring people to remain indoors between specified hours, typically at night:

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Devious

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showing a skilful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals:

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Unprecendented

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never done or known before

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Scrutinize

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examine or inspect closely and thoroughly:

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Mundane

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acking interest or excitement; dull:

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Skirmish

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an episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets.

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Tumbling

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Fall suddenly, clumsily

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mish mash

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a confused mixture

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Ephiphany

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a moment of sudden and great revelation or realization.

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Oblivious

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not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one:

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A smooth sea never made a skilled mariner

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Content

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a state of peaceful happiness, satisfaction.

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Benevolent

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well meaning and kind ; (of an organization) serving a charitable rather than a profit-making purpose:)

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Juke

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make a sham move to mislead an opponent:

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Aptitude

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a natural skill to do something.

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Convene

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assemble

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Malice

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intention to harm someone.

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Infamous

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Notorious

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Nefarious

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Wicked or Criminal

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Impoverished

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made poor or weakened

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Deter

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discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences:

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Linchpin

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A person or thing vital to an enterprise or organization

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Chomper

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someone who chomps and chomps while eating.

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Perishable

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(especially of food) likely to decay or go bad quickly:

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Quintessential

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representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class:

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negligable

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so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant:

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Impose

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force (a decision) on someone

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concoct

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make or devise (a story or plan)

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Hinder

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make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen:

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Inclement

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(of the weather) unpleasantly cold or wet: