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sloth
reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness.
elucidation
explanation that makes something clear; clarification
divisive
tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people.
disparaging
derogatory
vilified
speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.
aggrieved
feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated.
exculpation
a clearing from blame or fault often in a matter of small importance.
reproach
disapproval or disappointment
deference
polite submission and respect.
champion
a person who vigorously supports or defends a person or cause.
burgeoning
beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.
retrenchment
the reduction of costs or spending in response to economic difficulty.
alleviate
make less severe
plaintive
sounding sad and mournful
taciturn
reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
prototypical
denoting the first, original, or typical form of something
loquacious
tending to talk a great deal; talkative.
garrulous
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
pedagogical
relating to teaching
warbling
sing softly
caterwauling
make a shrill howling or wailing noise like that of a cat.
disarray
a state of disorganization or untidiness.
overture
an introduction to something more substantial.