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Hackneyed

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made trite or commonplace by overuse, as an expression or phrase.

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Harbinger

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a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.

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Harmonious

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characterized by agreement or accord.

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Heed

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to give one’s attention to; take notice of.

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Herald

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be a sign that (something) is about to happen.

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Heterodox

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deviating from an officially approved belief or doctrine, especially in religion.

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Hidebound

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unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention.

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Hindrance

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someone or something that acts as an obstacle, as to an action or goal.

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Homogeneity

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the quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.

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Hortatory

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urging or exciting to some course of action with strong arguments, appeals, or advice.

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Humdrum

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lacking variety; dull, monotonous, and commonplace.

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Hyperbole

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exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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Hypocrite

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one who states or pretends to hold beliefs or principles he or she does not actually practice.

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Iconoclastic

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attacking or breaking away from established traditions, beliefs, or values.

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Illiberal

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lacking tolerance; bigoted.

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Illuminate

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help to clarify or explain.

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Imitate

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to follow the manner or pattern of; attempt to resemble; mimic.

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Imminent

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about to happen or likely to happen very soon.

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Immunity

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protection or exemption from something, especially an obligation or penalty.

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Immure

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to confine within or as though within walls; shut in.

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Immutable

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not subject to change; unchanging or unchangeable.

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Impair

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to weaken, damage, or cause to diminish in value or quality.

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Impartial

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not biased or prejudiced; even-handed or objective.

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Impecunious

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having little or no money.

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Impediment

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an obstacle or hindrance.

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Impenetrable

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impossible to understand.

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Imperative

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extremely important; urgent; unavoidable.

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Impetuous

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acting or done quickly and without thought or care.

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Impetus

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something that urges or impels; a driving force.

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Implicit

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essentially or very closely connected with; always to be found in.

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Impolitic

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not showing good sense or judgment; unwise or injudicious.

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Improvisation

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produce or make (something) from whatever is available.

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Imprudent

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not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash.

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Impudence

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the act or condition of being boldly disrespectful; insolence.

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Impulsive

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motivated by spontaneous wishes and needs rather than careful thought.

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Inalienable

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not subject to transfer, surrender, or removal, especially one’s rights as a citizen.

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Inarticulate

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unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly.

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Incendiary

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tending to stir up conflict.

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Incensed

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very angry; enraged.

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Incongruous

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not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something.

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Inconsequential

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having no significant effect or result; not important.

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Inconsiderable

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unimportant or insignificant.

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Indebted

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obligated to another person or persons, as for money or favors.

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Indecision

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inability or unwillingness to make a decision.

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Indecorous

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not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.

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Indefatigable

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(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.

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Indemnify

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to make compensation to for loss, damage, or expense incurred.

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Indifferent

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lacking interest or concern; not caring.

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Indiscernible

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impossible to see or clearly distinguish.

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Indolent

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wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.

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Industrious

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diligent and hard-working.

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Inestimable

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too great to calculate.

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Infallible

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incapable of error.

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Informed

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having or showing knowledge of a particular subject or situation.

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Ingenious

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(of a person) clever, original, and inventive.

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Inhibit

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to hold back, restrain, prevent, or tend to do so.

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Inimical

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unfriendly; hostile.

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Injudicious

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lacking in or poor in judgment; rash or unwise.

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Innocuous

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not capable of causing damage; harmless.

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Inscrutable

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impossible to comprehend or interpret; mysterious.

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Insightful

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having or showing an accurate and deep understanding; perceptive.

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Insipid

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having a bland or uninteresting flavor; tasteless.

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Insolence

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rude or impudent behavior or speech.

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Integrate

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to bring together and blend into a whole.

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Intelligible

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capable of being clearly understood; comprehensible.

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Interchangeable

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of two things, able to be put or used in place of each other.

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Intermediary

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a person who acts as an agent or mediator between persons, groups, or the
like; go-between.

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Interminable

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endless or seemingly endless; monotonously long.

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Interweave

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blend closely.

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Intimately

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in a way that involves detailed knowledge.

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Intractable

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not easily controlled, managed, or persuaded.

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Intransigent

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refusing to alter an idea or a position in response to others’ wishes; uncompromising.

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Intrigue

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to strongly draw the interest of; puzzle; fascinate.

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Intrinsic

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being essential to or of the nature of a thing; inherent.

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Invaluable

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having a worth too great to estimate or measure; priceless.

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Inveigle

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to entice or ensnare by clever talk or flattery.

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Invigorate

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to fill with energy, strength, or life.

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Involved

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difficult to comprehend; complicated.

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Irascible

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easily angered or irritated; short-tempered.

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Irksome

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causing annoyance; bothersome or tiresome.

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Ironic

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happening in the opposite way to what is expected, and typically causing wry
amusement because of this.

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Irrefutable

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impossible to disprove; indisputable.

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Irremediable

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impossible to cure, repair, or correct.

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Irresolute

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showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain.

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Jettison

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throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship.

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Judicious

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characterized by or using sound judgment; wise; prudent.

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Juxtaposition

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the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting
effect.

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Keen

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extremely sharp; able to cut readily and finely.

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Kindred

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similar in kind; related.

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Laborious

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requiring considerable effort or perseverance.

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Lament

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a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.

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Latitude

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scope for freedom of action or thought.

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Laudable

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worthy of praise.

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Lax

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not rigorous, strict, or careful; loose; lenient.

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Layperson

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a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular
subject.

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Lionize

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to view or treat (someone) as a celebrity or extraordinary person.

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Long-Winded

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speaking or writing at too great a length, especially in a dull or tiresome way;
verbose.

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Loquacious

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given to talking much or excessively; garrulous.

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Lucid

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easy to understand; articulate; clear.

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Lucrative

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producing monetary gain; profitable.

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Lure

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to attract, as by a desirable quality.

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Lurid

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sensational; shocking or dramatic.

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Magnanimity

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generosity or willingness to forgive.

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Makeshift

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a temporary or improvised arrangement.

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Maladroit

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not skillful; clumsy; tactless.

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Malign

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to speak badly of; defame; slander.

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Malignant

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evil or injurious in intent, effect, or character.

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Malleable

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easily influenced; pliable.

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Manacle

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restrain, hinder

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Manipulate

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control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly, unfairly, or
unscrupulously.

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Marginalize

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to exclude or treat as being of no importance, especially so as to divert
attention from.

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Mask

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conceal (something) from view.

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Materialize

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become actual fact; happen.

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Meager

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low in quantity, extent, strength, or richness; scanty or feeble.

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Melding

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blend; combine.

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Menace

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that which poses a danger or threatens injury or harm; threat.

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Mercurial

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volatile in temper; changeable; fickle.

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Meticulous

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carefully attentive to every small detail; painstaking.

119
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Meticulous

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carefully attentive to every small detail; painstaking.

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Mimic

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to copy or imitate, often playfully or as part of a learning process.

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Misnomer

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an incorrect or inappropriate name.

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Mitigate

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to lessen the force, severity, or impact of.

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Modish

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being in or according to current fashion or style; fashionable.

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Monotony

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lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.

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Morbid

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in an unhealthy, gloomy mental state; preoccupied with sickness,
abnormality, or death.

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Mortify

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to subject (someone) to extreme embarrassment, shame, or humiliation.

127
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Mortify

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to subject (someone) to extreme embarrassment, shame, or humiliation.

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Mounting

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grow larger or more numerous.

129
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Multifaceted

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having several aspects or stages; complex or various.

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Mundane

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of or pertaining to what is common and everyday; ordinary; commonplace.

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Murky

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not fully explained or understood, especially with concealed dishonesty or
immorality.

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