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apathy

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a lack of interest or concern.

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antagonize

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to make an enemy of; to stir up anger or dislike.

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arbitrate

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to settle a disagreement between two parties by having a third party make a decision after hearing both sides.

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bestow

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to give as an honor; to present as a gift.

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bigot

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one who is not tolerant of people who are different.

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capsize

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to turn bottom-side-up; overturn

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compromise

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the settlement of a disagreement by having each side give up something.

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epidemic

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a rapid spread or increase in the occurrence of something, especially a disease.

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Haggle

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to argue in a petty, back-and-forth manner, especially about a price.

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homicide

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the killing of one person by another.

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irate

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very angry; furious.

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permanent

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lasting for a long time, maybe forever.

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persist

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to continue steadily in an action; to refuse to stop or be changed; to last, remain.

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rant

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to speak wildly and violently.

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wrath

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intense anger.

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