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heterogeneous

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consisting of elements that are not of the same kind

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exemplary

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

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emaciated

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very thin – especially from disease or hunger or cold

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countenanced

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admit as acceptable or possible.

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despondent

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emotionally depressed – especially a feeling of grief and hopelessness after a loss

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orthodox

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normal

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sagacity

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wisdom

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celibacy

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never having sexual intercourse

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proximity

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being close

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inimical

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harmful or unfriendly

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manifest

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obvious; or to make obvious; or to show or demonstrate

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solace

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give comfort

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decorously

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in a way that is polite, controlled, or socially acceptable

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mirth

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fun and laughter

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demerits

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a feature or fact deserving censure (dissaproval)

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imbued

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to fill something or someone with a particular feeling, quality, or idea

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unseemly

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not proper or appropriate

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proffering

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to offer something

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assented

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to agree – especially with a statement or proposal to do something

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latent

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potentially existing but not presently evident or active

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odious

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extremely unpleasant, disgusting, dislikable, or worthy of hate

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abstruse

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difficult to understand, or not generally known

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veneration

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regard with feelings of respect and reverence

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diabolic

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evil; very bad; or cruel and clever

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divinity

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the study of religion; theology, or being divine

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pith

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spongy white tissue lining the rind of an orange, lemon, and other citrus fruits. (or concise)

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impalpable

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unable to be felt by touch

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conjecture

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a conclusion or opinion based on inconclusive evidence

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scurrilous

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offensive language or behavior – especially unjust accusations

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portent

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a sign of something about to happen