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Anathema

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Something or someone greatly hated

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Autonomous

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Ruling oneself

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Cathartic

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The release of strong feelings and emotions

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Dichotomy

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A division into 2 usually opposing or conflicting parts

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Exacerbate

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To make a situation worse

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Frenetic

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Wild or highly excited

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Gratuitous

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Uncalled for or unnecessary

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Intransigent

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Insisting on having one’s own way

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Misnomer

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A name given to something or someone that gives the wrong or inappropriate impression

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Obtuse

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Slow to understand

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Panacea

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A remedy for all ills and problems

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Platitude

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An overused remark especially when said as something fresh and original

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Procrastinate

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To put off doing something

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Sycophantic

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Flattering people of wealth or position in order to seek favour

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Ubiquitous

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Seeming to be everywhere at the same time

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