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Exemplary

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serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind

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Placate

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make (someone) less angry or hostile

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Affluence

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the state of having a great deal of money; wealth

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Affliction

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something that causes pain or suffering

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Livid

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furiously angry or dark bluish grey in color

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Rebuke

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express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions

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Auspicious

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conducive to success; favorable

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Adverse

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preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable

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Deleterious

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exceedingly harmful

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Terse

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sparing in the use of words; abrupt

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Cordial

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warm and friendly

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Reconciliation

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the restoration of friendly relations

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Conversion

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the process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another

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Devout

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having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment

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Pious

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devoutly religious

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Superficial

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existing or occurring at or on the surface

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