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Disgusting

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extremely unpleasant

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Obnoxious

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extremely unpleasant

mem : noxious (poisonous) ob( towards)

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Depressing

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making one feel sad and dull

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arrogant

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behaving in unpleasant way, thimiru max

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filthy

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disgustingly dirty, to an extreme level.

Example : Filthy rich , such a filthy liar

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Contract

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An official written agreement

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Covenant

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an agreement, a legal contract

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Coupon

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A small piece of printed paper that can be exchanged to for something or a cheaper price

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Settlement

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An official agreement that ends an argument between two people or groups.

mem : settlement panni, compromise pannidalam

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Respect

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A feeling of admiration for somebody because of their behavior or achievement.

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Deference

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Behavior that shows you respect someone/ something

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Indifference

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A lack of interest , feeling or reaction towards somebody/ something.

root : In ( not ) + different –> not differentiating , being neither positive or negative towards it.

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Sympathy

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The feeling of being sorry for somebody, that u understand their problem

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Flattery

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Praise that is not sincere.

Mem : Kaaka pidi kaaka pidi..nallaa kaaaka pidi :P

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Repeal

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revoke or annul a law. If government repeals a law, then that law is no longer valid.

root : re + appeal (to call)

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Abrogate

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to officially end a law, an agreement etc

root: ab (away) + rogate (propose a law)

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Destroy

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to damage something so badly that it no longer exists

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Delay

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A period of time when somebody / something has to wait , make something slow or late

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Dismiss

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To decide that something/ somebody is not important and not worth thinking , let it go

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Fearless

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not afraid

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Intrepid ..u k

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very brave, not afraid of danger or difficulties

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ambitious

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that one wants to do or achieve very much ,( ambitious)

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Determined

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one has to make a firm decision to do it and no on can stop/ prevent.

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Talkative

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Loquacious

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Magnificence

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quality of extremely attractive and impressive

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Grandeur

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the quality of being great and impressive in appearance , splendid

mem : Grand ah irukumugoo

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Admiration

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A feeling of respect for somebody/ something.

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Happiness

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happy happy happy

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awe

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a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder., he was awe-struck

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Beginning

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the time when something starts

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inception

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the establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.

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initiative

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A new plan for dealing with a particular problem or achieving a particular purpose

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initial

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Happening at the beginning

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origin

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the point from something starts

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Enormous

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extremely large in size or amount

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famous

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known about by many people

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vigorous

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very active, full of energy

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energetic

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having lot of energy

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Puzzle

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a game , something that is difficult to understand or explain

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Paradox

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a situation that has two opposite features and seems strange.

mem : predestination , initial time line paradox

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Paradise

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heavenly , a perfect place where people are said to do when they die,

Mem; Paradise resort from pubg :P

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Challenge

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A new or difficult task that tests somebody’s ability and skill

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Reproduce

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produce something again

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Proliferate

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to increase rapidly in number or amount

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progression

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the process of developing gradually from one stage to another.

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Prohibit

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to stop something from being done or used , especially by law

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Stipulate

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to state clearly and firmly that something must be done or how it must be done ; stipulated time

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censure

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to criticize somebody severely often publicly

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industrious

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working hard

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diligent

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showing care and effort in work or duties

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contemplation

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the act of thinking deeply about something

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deliberation

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the process of carefully considering or discussing something

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speculation

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the act of forming opinions about what has happened or what might happen without knowing all the facts

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tremble

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to shake in a way that you cannot control

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quiver

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to shake slightly

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waver

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to be or become weak or unsteady ; hesitate

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alluring

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attractive n exciting in a mysterious way

alluring women

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momentous

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very important or serious , especially cause there may be important results , historic

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fleeting

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lasting only for a short time

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monumental

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very important and having a great influence , especially as the result of years of work, historic

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compassion

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a strong feeling of sympathy for people who are suffering and a desire to help

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consignee

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A person who is designated as the receiver of goods

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delegate

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a person who is chosen or elected to represent the views of group of people .vote n make decisions for them

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wanderer

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a person who keeps travelling from place to place

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tramp

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a person with no home or job, who travels from place to place .usually asking people for food or money

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pilgrim

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a person who travels to a holy place for religious reasons

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nominee

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a person who has formally suggested a job, prize

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