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prate

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(verb) to speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly

syn: ramble, rant, drivel

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palpable

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(adjective) capable of being perceived

syn: perceptible, discernable, tangible

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knell

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(noun) the sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death

syn: toll,

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multitudinous

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(adjective) too numerous to be be counted

syn: numerous, many, abundant

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equivocate

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(verb) to use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or in order to mislead.

syn: dodge, fib, fudge

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carouse

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(verb) when you engage in a drunken revel.

syn: imbibe, drink, quaff

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provoke

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(verb) to anger, enrage, exasperate, or vex

syn: aggravate, enrage, irk

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unruly

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(adjective) not conforming to rule

syn: ungovernable, lawless

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combustion

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(noun) the act or process of burning .
syn: ignition, agitation, disturbance

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suborn

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(verb) to bribe or induce someone unlawfully or secretly to perform some misdeeds or to commit a crime

syn: incite, instigate

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