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cordial

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(adj) politely warm and friendly

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cumbersome

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(adj) difficult to handle because of size and/or weight

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deference / defer

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(n) gesture of respect or courteous regard for someone’s feelings; (v) to yield to someone’s opinion out of respect

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devoid

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(adj) completely lacking or wanting

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dexterity

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(n) skill, flexibility, control of/with (mental, physical)

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digress

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(v) wander or stray from direct course or topic

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dogmatic

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(adj) adherence to a code of belief or rules accepted as authoritative (even if unproved or unprovable)

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eminent

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(adj) highly regarded, prominent, or standing above in quality or position

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engrossed

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(v) devoted fully, immersed, consumed

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exude

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(v) release in quantity (liquid); to make apparent by mood/behavior

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