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Aberrant

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Deviating from the norm

Deviating from the norm; Behavior or results in studies

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Abhor

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To regard with disgust or hatred; Personal beliefs or ethics

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Abstruse

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Difficult to understand; Complex theories or concepts

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Acrimony

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Bitterness or ill feeling; Political debates or personal conflicts

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Adulation

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Excessive admiration or praise; Celebrity culture or public figures

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Aesthetic

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Concerned with beauty; Art critiques or design discussions

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Alacrity

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Eagerness or willingness; Responses to requests

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Amalgamate

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To combine or unite; Mergers in business

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Anachronism

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Something out of place in time; Historical analyses

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Antipathy

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A strong feeling of dislike; Personal relationships or groups

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Belie

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To contradict; Statements vs. actions

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Cacophony

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A harsh mixture of sounds; Urban environments

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Benign

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Gentle and kindly; Not harmful; Medical contexts

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Bolster

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To support; Arguments or positions

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Capricious

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Sudden changes of mood; Describing weather

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Brevity

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Conciseness; Writing or speeches

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Castigate

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To reprimand severely; Disciplinary actions

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Caustic

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Sarcastic; Reviews or comments

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Cohesive

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Forming a united whole; Group dynamics

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Chicanery

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Deception; Politics or business dealings

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Complacent

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Smug satisfaction; Attitudes in business

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Conciliatory

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Intended to pacify; Diplomatic relations

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Condone

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To allow behavior considered wrong; Ethical discussions

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Conundrum

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A confusing problem; Ethical dilemmas

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Empirical

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Based on observation; Scientific research

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Elicit

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To draw out a response; Conversations or questioning

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Elucidate

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To make clear; Clarifying complex topics

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Euphoria

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Intense excitement; Achievements

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Fastidious

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Very attentive to detail; Perfectionism

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Fervent

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Passionate intensity; Advocating causes

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Flippant

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Not serious; Casual remarks

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Fortuitous

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Happening by chance; Unexpected outcomes

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Fractious

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Irritable; Describing groups

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Garrulous

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Excessively talkative; Social interactions

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Gregarious

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Enjoying company; Personality traits

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Grievous

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Causing grief; Serious situations

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Glaring

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Extremely obvious; Issues or problems

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Harangue

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A lengthy aggressive speech; Political speeches

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Hegemony

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Leadership by one group; Political contexts

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Impetuous

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Acting quickly without thought; Sudden decisions

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Homogeneous

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Of the same kind; Similar groups

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Iconoclast

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One who attacks cherished beliefs; Reformers

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Idiosyncrasy

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A peculiarity; Personal traits

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Implacable

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Unable to be appeased; Conflicts

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Inchoate

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Just begun; Early stages

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Juxtapose

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To place side by side; Comparisons

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Jocular

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Humorous; Light-hearted discussions

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Keen

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Sharp or intense; Interests or perceptions

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Lament

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To express sorrow; Reflections on loss

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Languid

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Weak or faint; Describing energy levels

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Licentious

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Morally unrestrained; Questionable behaviors

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Maverick

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An independent-minded person; Innovators

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Mendacious

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Lying; Describing behaviors

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Neophyte

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A beginner or novice; Newcomers in a field

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Nebulous

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In the form of a cloud or haze; Vague; Ideas lacking clarity

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Meticulous

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Showing great attention to detail; Research endeavors

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Obdurate

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Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion; Reluctance to accept new ideas

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Obfuscate

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To deliberately make something unclear; Confusing explanations

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Onerous

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Involving a great deal of effort; Burdensome tasks

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Palliative

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Relieving pain; Medical treatments

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Paragon

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A model of excellence; Exemplary individuals

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Partisan

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A strong supporter; Political contexts

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Pathos

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A quality that evokes pity; Emotional appeals

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Paucity

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The presence of something in small quantities; Scarcity of resources

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Quixotic

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Extremely idealistic; Unrealistic; Idealism in politics

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Quandary

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A state of perplexity; A dilemma

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Rancorous

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Characterized by bitterness; Long-standing disputes

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Recalcitrant

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Stubbornly resistant to authority; Defiant individuals

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Sagacious

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Having keen discernment; Wise leaders

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Salient

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Most noticeable; Key points

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Sanguine

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Optimistic; Hopeful attitudes

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Spurious

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Not what it purports to be; False claims

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Stentorian

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Loud and powerful; Strong voices

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Tenuous

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Very weak; Weak arguments

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Torpid

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Mentally or physically inactive; Lethargic

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Tractable

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Easy to control; Manageable situations

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Ubiquitous

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Present everywhere; Common trends

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Unctuous

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Excessively flattering; Insincere behavior

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Veracity

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Conformity to facts; Truthfulness

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Usurp

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To take power illegally; Seizing authority

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Vacillate

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To waver between options; Indecision

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Zeal

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Great energy for a cause; Advocacy

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Verbose

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Using more words than needed; Wordy explanations

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Warrant

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To justify; Providing reasons for actions

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Zest

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Great enthusiasm; Passion for life

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Zenith

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The highest point; Peak achievements

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Zany

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Amusingly unconventional; Comedic performances

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Zephyr

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A gentle breeze; Light winds

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Altruistic

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Selflessly concerned for the well-being of others; Philanthropy or social causes

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Disparate

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Essentially different; Disparate groups or ideas

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Credulous

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Having too great a readiness to believe things; Describing gullible individuals

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Benevolent

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Well-meaning and kindly; Charitable organizations or actions

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Egregious

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Outstandingly bad; Egregious errors or mistakes

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Forthright

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Direct and outspoken; Honest communication

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Genuine

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Truly what something is said to be; Authentic products or feelings

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Hypothetical

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Based on or serving as a hypothesis; Theoretical discussions or scenarios

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Ineffable

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Too great to be expressed in words; Ineffable beauty or emotions

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Pernicious

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Having a harmful effect; Pernicious influences or habits

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Lethargy

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A lack of energy and enthusiasm; Describing fatigue or inactivity

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Surreptitious

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Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; Surreptitious actions or activities

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