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Premonition

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An intuition or anxiety of a future event, especially an unwelcome one. More generally an early warning of an event. (noun)

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Vigor

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Physical strength and good health. (noun)

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Stupor

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A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibly; daze. (noun)

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Stopgap

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A temporary way of dealing with a problem. (noun)

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Indolence

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Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness. (noun)

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Anthropomorphized

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To show or treat an animal, God, or object as if it is human in appearance, character, or behavior; personify. (verb)

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Sanctum

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A sacred place, especially a shrine with a temple or church. (noun)

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Introspective

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One who spends a large amount of time examining their own feelings and thoughts. (adj.)

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Lithe

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Easily bent or flexible. (adj.)

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Forlorn

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Sad and lonely because of isolation or desertion. (adj.)

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Throng

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A large or densely packed group of people or animals. (noun)

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Cordial

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Showing a warm and hearty friendliness, favor, or approval. (adj.)

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Bolls

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The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax. (noun)

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Gumption

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Spirited, resourcefulness, the embodiment of near never giving up; locked in. (noun)

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Promenade

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A paved public walk, typically along a waterfront at a resort. (noun)

Take a leisurely public walk, ride, or drive so as to meet or be seen by others. (verb)

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