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gratutious

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uncalled for; unnecessary

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hack

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a writer for hire; anyone with low professional standards

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hedonist

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one who loves physical pleasures

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heretofore

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until now

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iconoclast

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one who attacks established beliefs; rebel

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impalpable

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unable to be touched or understood

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implacable

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incapable of being soothed or chaged

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impudence

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rudeness

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incantation

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magical chant or spell

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incisive

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sharp; cutting

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incorporeal

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without physical existence; not of the body

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indecorum

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lack of good manners; improper behavior

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indignant

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characterized by a sudden feeling of anger or shock

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ineffectual

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useless

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infinitesimal

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extremely small

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ingenious

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clever; resourceful

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inlet

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small bay; indentation in a shoreline

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insidious

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dangerous in a way that is difficult to see

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intemperate

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extreme

violent

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intransigent

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stubborn; refusing to compromise

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invective

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insult

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irate

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very angry

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jaded

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cynical; tired; bored

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juxtaposition

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the placing of 2 things side by side