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Terrace

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a patio or veranda

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Synopsis

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a brief summary or general survey

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Corroborate

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to confirm or give support to

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Hubbub

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a chaotic noise caused by a crowd of people; uproar

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Encumber

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to restrict or burden

to fill or block up

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Flamboyant

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confident, stylish, showy

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Provisional

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arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later; tentative

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Callow

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inexperienced, immature

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Qualm

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an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear; misgiving

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Acumen

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the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; insight

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Quandary

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a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation; a predicament

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Idiosyncrasy

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a kind of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual

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Transgression

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an act that goes against a law or rule; violation

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Maven

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an expert or connoisseur

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Haughty

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arrogantly superior and disdainful

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Bestride

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to span or straddle

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Edifice

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a building

a complex system of beliefs

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Epoch

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a period of time in history or a person’s life; era

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Incumbent

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necessary for someone as a duty or responsibility

an official currently holding office

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Voracious

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wanting or devouring great quantities of food

having a very eager approach to an activity

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Cogent

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clear, logical, convincing

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Subvert

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undermine the power and authority of a system or institution

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Incessant

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something regarded as unpleasant continuing without pause or interruption

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Nuance

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a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound

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Taciturn

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a person reserved in speech; saying little

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Facetious

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treating serious issues with inappropriate humor; flippant

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Obsolete

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no longer produced or used; out of date

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