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inanimate

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not alive

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abhor

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to detest or dispise

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dispersed

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distributed over large areas

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congenial

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sympathetic, agreeable

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sage

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wise

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obliterate

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destroy comepletely

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contemputous

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scornful expression feeling that something is worthless

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eradicate

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to remove or destroy

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interminable

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incapable of being terminated

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lampoon

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publicly critisized bu using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm

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irascible

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irritable

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affinity

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a natural liking or attraction to a person, thing, or idea

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strife

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discord, disagreement

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corroborate

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to make certain

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deem

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to believe or judge

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debacle

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complete collapse of failre, sudden downfall

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exonerate

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a general pardon

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megalomania

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abnormal desire for wealth and power

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mendacious

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untrue

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nemesis

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something or someone a person cannot completely overcome or defeat

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recant

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withdraw previous statements

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asperity

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harshness of tone or manner

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enigma

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a person or thing that is mysterious or puzzling

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paragon

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model of excellence

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culpable

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deserving blame

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fetter

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to prevent someone or something from acting freely

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excult

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rejoice freely

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lethargic

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lazy, indifferent

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jettison

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dropping something from a plane otr ship

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gist

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essence or main point

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prevalent

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prevailing, common, general

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transient

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passing, short lived

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ardert

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passionante, eager

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terse

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sharp, keen, severe

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culminate

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reach the highest point

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cogent

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forceful, convincing, persuasive