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Cacophony

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Discord, Harsh, meaningless, mixture of sounds

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Ingratiate

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To gain favor or to place oneself (or someone else) in the good graces of someone by deliberate effort.

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Promulgate

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Declare, Announce, to make known.

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Porous

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Permeable, capable of being Penetrated by water, air, or outside influences.

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Tincture

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Dye, A trace,

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Putter

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Dawdle, Loiter

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Alcove

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Nook, Niche

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Intransigent

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Uncompromising, inflexible

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Atoll

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Coral Reef, Island or lagoon.

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Sedentary

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Sitting, idle

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Extol

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Acclaim, Applaud, to praise highly.

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Repugnant

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Disagreeable, Offensive

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Impertinent

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Arrogant, rude, irrelevant.

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Engender

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Bring about, create, develop

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Foment

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Instigate, provoke

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Thorny

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Difficult, Complex

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Assuage

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Relieve, soothe, allay

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Fallacy

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False notion, misleading belief.

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Succor

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Relief, Assistance, Aid, Help

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Jeer

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Scoff, Taunt

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Yarn

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Tale

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Allay

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Relieve, Calm, alleviate

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Conspicuous

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Noticeable

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Eddy

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A Current, Small whirlpool.

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Fraught

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Filled with, Cargo

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Antipathy

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Aversion, Hatred.

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Canvass

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Solicit analyze

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Onerous

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Troublesome, Difficult

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Malign

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Slander, Injurious.

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Parry

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Ward off, Elude, Deflect

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Myriad

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Countless, infinite.

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Drone

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Parasite, Dull sound.

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Hapless

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Unfortunate, Unlucky.

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Imperial

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Majestic, domineering, kingly.

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Vigil

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Guard, Watch, Wakefulness

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Affront

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Insult, Disrespect

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Allure

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Attract, Entice

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Leery

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Careful, Suspicious.

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Abashed

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Embarrassed

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Pare

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Cut off, remove

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Dregs

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Least valuable, Residue, Dirt

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Purview

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Scope, Area, Range.

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Contrive

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Devise, Create, Construct

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Trounce

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Defeat, Conquer

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Zealot

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Fanatic, extremist.

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Affluent

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Wealthy, Abundance

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Stint

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Restrict, limit

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Wan

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Faint in color, ill health

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Heresy

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Contrary

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Enigma

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Puzzle, mystery.

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Portly

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Ample, Heavy.

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Philanthropist

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Charity giver, do gooder.

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Clerical

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Churchly

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Imperil

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Endanger, jeopardize.

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Melancholy

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Unhappy, miserable.

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Eccentricity

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Peculiarity, Weirdness.

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Apathy

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Lack of emotio, indifferent.

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Negligible

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Insignificant

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Seminary

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Institute

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Incubate

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Nurture, Hatch, develop

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Exhort

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Urge, warn.

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Tenacious

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Determined, forceful, persistent

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Assertion

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Declaration, statement

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Palatable

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Savory, agreeable, edible

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Patronize

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Condescend/sponsor

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Solace

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Console, Comfort, allay

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Domineering

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Bossy, Tyrannical.

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Ostracized

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Shun, Banished

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Theoretical

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Speculative, Hypothetical

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Lackadaisical

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Disinterested, lazy.

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Betroth

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Promise

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Implicit

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Implied.

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Preface

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Beginning, introduction.

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Brazen

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Bold, Blatant

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Sprawled

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Spread, Extend

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Inquisitive

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Questioning, Curious

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Reprieve

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Pardon, Delay

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Applicable

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Appropriate, Relevant.

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Predestined

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Predetermined, Foreordained

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Spry

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Agile, Energetic

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Guile

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Cunning, Crafty

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Quirk

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Odd trait

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Nuance

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Hint, slight distinction

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Improbable

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Doubtful, implausible, unlikely

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Assess

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Appraise, judge

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Squeamish

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Unsettled

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Detest

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Despise, hate.

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Illegible

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Hard to read.

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Scrutinize

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Analyze, investigate.

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Iota

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Small quantity, hint

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Picturesque

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Charming, Pleasing.

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Impartial

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Neutral, objective, fair

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Impugn

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Attack, Contradict

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Harbor

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Hide, protect, conceal

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Miscreant

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Criminal; Degenerant

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Benefactor

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Supporter, Patron, Donor

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Discretion

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Caution, judgement.

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Parallel

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Alike, identical, equivalent.

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Abyss

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Vast cavity

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Impede

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Obstruct, Hinder

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Chivalry

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Gentlemen, honorable

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Compel

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Force

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Dilemma

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Difficult situation, choice

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Dislodge

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Remove

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Enlighten

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Inform, learn, teaching

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Consequently

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Effect, results

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Menacing

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Threatening

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Deceitful

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Misleading, Dishonest, Fraudulent

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Meager

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Sparse, Little, Weak

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Alleged

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Doubtful, Questionable

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Fatigue

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Exhaustion

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Attentive

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Alert, mindful

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Girth

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Circumference

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Nemesis

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Opponent, Adversary, Downfall

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Antiquity

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Ancient quality, Relic

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Supple

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Limber, Adaptable, Flexible

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Belligerent

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Hostile, Combative

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Tabloid

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Scandal sheet, short version

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Poll

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Tally, Sampling of opinions

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Illustrative

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Descriptive, Explanatory

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Principled

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Ethical, having principals.

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Blemish

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Flaw

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Tyrant

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Oppressor

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Fiasco

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Complete failure.

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Concede

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Admit, Surrender

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Incite

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To stir up.

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Ecstasy

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Rapture, bliss, great pleasure

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Primary

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First, Essential

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Vacuum

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Void, empty space

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Paraphrase

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Rephrase, Restate

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Advisable

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Recommend, Wise.

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Discord

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Disagreement, Conflict

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Nocturnal

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Nightly

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Submerged

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Engulf; Cover

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Amplify

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Increase

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Defer

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Postpone, Delay

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Reside

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Inhabit

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Wager

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Bet, Risk, Challenge

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Saga

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Story, Legend, Epic tale

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Savor

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Taste, Enjoy

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Exhilaration

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Liveliness

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Comparison

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Likeness Connection, Analogy.

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Minion

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Subordinate, follower

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Context

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Background, circumstances

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Revive

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Start again, restore

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Oblivious

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Absent minded, careless

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Forge

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Construct, bring about.

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Diverse

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Different, Various

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Rigid

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Inflexible. Stiff

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Summit

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Highest point

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Arrogant

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Haughty

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Discard

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Abandon, Throw away

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Pursue

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Chase

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Oppose

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Resist

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Values

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Esteem, Ethics

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Valid

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Logically, Correct

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Frigid

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Cold; Stiff

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Charge

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Duty, Supervision

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Lunge

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Charge

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Eventual

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Resulting

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Reckless

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Careless, Rash

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Authentic

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Real, Original, Genuine

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Cherish

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Appreciate, Hold dear

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Hammock

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Hanging bed

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Source

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Origin

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Dismantle

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Take apart

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Alteration

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Change

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Sequel

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Continuation

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Inflexible

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Rigid, Intransigent, stubborn.

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