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1
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Cut from the same cloth

A

Of similar nature

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2
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Larcerny

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Theft of personal property

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3
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Lithe

A

Graceful

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4
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Unscrupulous

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Having or showing no moral principles

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5
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Smothering

A

make (someone) feel trapped and oppressed by acting in an overly protective manner toward them

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6
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Lone wolf

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Wolves usually Move in packs. This wolf move alone

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7
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Retribution

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Punishment

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8
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Belligerent

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Displaying aggression and a willingness to fight

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9
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Brunt

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Force, impact

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10
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Petulant

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  1. Rude

2. Ill tempered or childishly sulky

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11
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Discerning

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Having or showing judgment

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12
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Hubris

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Pride

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13
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Bringing an olive brand

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Symbol of peace and truce

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14
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Poignant

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Evoking a sense of regret and sadness

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15
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Menacing

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Suggesting the presence of danger

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16
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Tender

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Showing Gentleness or concern

17
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Insatiable

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Impossible to satisfy

18
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Cavalier

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Showing lack of proper concern

19
Q

Admonish

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One or reprimand someone firmly

20
Q

Gauche

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Used to show suprise or emphasis

21
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Acquiesce

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Accept something reluctantly, but without protest

22
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Theatrical

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Excessively emotional and dramatic

23
Q

Dire

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Extremely Serious

24
Q

Posterity

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All future generations of people

25
Q

Coy

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Pretending to be shy to seem as it Alluring

26
Q

It’s a hard sell

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Some thing that is difficult to sell or convince

27
Q

Allusion

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an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
“an allusion to Shakespeare

28
Q

Incumbent

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Someone holding office

Neccessary as a duty or responsibity

29
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Bursting at the seams

A

To be very Crowded or full

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