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supplant

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to replace one thing with another

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sublime

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supreme or lofty

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substantiate

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to establish by proof or evidence

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slovenly

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untidy or unclean

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pensive

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dreamily thoughtful

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scruntiny

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close searching or examination

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palliative

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something that relieves symptoms without curing disease

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scathing

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bitterly severe

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prosaic

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commonplace or dull

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superfluous

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more than is sufficient or required, excessive

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reclusive

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living apart from society

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picayune

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trivial, of little value

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stark

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harsh, grim, or desolate

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respite

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a delay or temporary rest

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sanctimonious

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making a false show of religious devotion

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sullen

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silently ill-humored

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pompous

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characterized by a display of importance, arrogant

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prophetic

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having the abilities of a prophet, to predict what will happen

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regimen

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a strict pattern of living

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penchant

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a strong inclination or liking

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subsidy

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a grant or contribution of money

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proponent

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a person who argues in favor of something

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stringent

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extremely strict or severe

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partisan

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influenced or controlled by a certain group