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lassitude

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(n) fatigue; exhaustion

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multitudinous

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(adj) very many, numerous

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posterity

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(n) all future generations

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valiant

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(adj) very brave or courageous

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censure

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(n) official strong criticism

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connotation

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(n) an idea or quality that a word makes you think about in addition to its meaning; an implication of a word

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arbitrate

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(v) to settle an argument between two people or groups after hearing the opinions and ideas of both

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quotidian

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(adj) occurring every day; commonplace

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palpable

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(adj) capable of being touched or felt; tangible; noticeable

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rectitude

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(n) honesty or moral integrity

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jocund

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(n) jovial, cheerful, lighthearted

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scruple

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(n) a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action.

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equivocate

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(v) to use unclear language especially to deceive or mislead someone

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prate

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(v) to talk foolishly; to chatter

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fervent

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(adj) having or showing strong emotions; passionate

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vehement

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(adj) showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense

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exculpate

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(v) to clear from guilt; to vindicate

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revile

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(v) to criticize or insult

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timorous

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(adj) easily frightened; timid

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lachrymose

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(adj) mournful, tearful

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eschew

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(v) to avoid habitually (especially on moral grounds)

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benediction

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(n) 1. A prayer asking for blessings 2. An expression of good wishes

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avarice

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(n) extreme greed for wealth

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facile

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(adj) easily accomplished; simple

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rebuke

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(v) to criticize sharply; to reprimand

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vindicate

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(v) to free from allegation or blame

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intimate

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(v) to say or suggest (something) in an indirect way; to hint

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laudable

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(adj) deserving praise

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carouse

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(v) to drink alcohol, make noise, have fun with other people

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ardent

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(adj) fervent

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prowess

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(n) great ability or skill

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satiate

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(v) to satisfy (a need, desire) fully

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presentiment

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(n) a feeling or belief that something is going to happen

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prognosticate

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(v) to predict

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immutable

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(adj) unable to be changed over time

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sublime

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(adj) causing strong feelings of admiration or wonder; lofty, grand

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enigmatic

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(adj) mysterious and difficult to understand

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verity

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(n) truth; a true idea, belief, or statement

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conspicuous

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(adj) very easy to see or notice

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amorous

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(adj) having or showing strong feelings of romantic attraction or love

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plight

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(n) an unfortunate, difficult, or precarious situation

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insuperable

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(adj) impossible to solve or overcome

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inexpedient

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(adj) impractical; inadvisable; counterproductive

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pallid

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(adj) very pale; sickly

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capricious

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(adj) impulsive or unpredictable

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amenable

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(adj) willing to agree or to accept something that is wanted or asked for; willing or agreeable

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lethargic

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(adj) lacking in energy or interest; sluggish, torpid

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denotation

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(n) the dictionary definition of a word

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imbue

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(v) to inspire or permeate (with a feeling or quality)

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consort

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(v) to keep company; to associate with

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mirth

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(n) happiness

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