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renaissance

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a revival of or renewed interest in something

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dispersion

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the action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area
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the separation of white light into colours or of any radiation according to wavelength

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rejuvenation

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the action or process of making someone or something look or feel better, younger, or more vital

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hypervigilance

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is an enhanced state of sensory sensitivity accompanied by an exaggerated intensity of behaviors whose purpose is to detect activity. Hypervigilance may bring about a state of increased anxiety which can cause exhaustion.

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dichotomy

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a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

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regiment

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a permanent unit of an army typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel and divided into several companies, squadrons, or batteries and often into two battalions
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rule or government

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palate

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a person’s ability to distinguish between and appreciate different flavours

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abundance

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a very large quantity of something

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endeavour

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an attempt to achieve a goal

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oblivion

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the state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening around one.

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rapport

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a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other’s feelings or ideas and communicate well.

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factoid

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an item of unreliable information that is reported and repeated so often that it becomes accepted as fact.
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a brief or trivial item of news or information

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remorse

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deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed

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philistine

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a person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts

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fallacy

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a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments

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archipelago

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an extensive group of island

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decimation

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the killing or destruction of a large proportion of a group or species

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connoisseur

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expert judge in matters of taste

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vice

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immoral or wicked behaviour

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insinuation

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an unpleasant hint or suggestion of something bad

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oxymoron

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a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction (e.g. faith unfaithful kept him falsely true )

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nepotism

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the practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs

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solitude

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the state or situation of being alone

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vanity

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excessive pride in or admiration of one’s own appearance or achievements
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the quality of being worthless or futile

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reciprocity

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the practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit, especially privileges granted by one country or organization to another

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myopic

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short-sighted/ lacking foresight or intellectual insight

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animosity

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strong hostility

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eponym

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a person after whom a discovery, invention, place, etc., is named or thought to be named
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a name or noun formed after a person

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aphorism

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a pithy observation which contains a general truth
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a concise statement of a scientific principle, typically by a classical author

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debauchery

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excessive indulgence in sex, alcohol, or drugs

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dissension

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disagreement that leads to discord

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loose end

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a detail that is not yet settled or explained

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stigma

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a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person

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predisposition

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a liability or tendency to suffer from a particular condition, hold a particular attitude, or act in a particular way

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verbosity

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the fact or quality of using more words than needed; wordiness

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voyeur

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a person who gains sexual pleasure from watching others when they are naked or engaged in sexual activity
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a person who enjoys seeing the pain or distress of others

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realm

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a kingdom
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a field or domain of activity or interest

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boudoir

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a woman’s bedroom or small private room

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sanguine

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a blood-red colour

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peril

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serious and immediate danger

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sprezzatura

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studied carelessness, especially as a characteristic quality or style of art or literature

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plausible deniability

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A condition in which a subject can safely and believeably deny knowledge of any particular truth that may exist because the subject is deliberately made unaware of said truth so as to benefit or shield the subject from any responsibility associated through the knowledge of such truth

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binary question

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A binary question is one that has only 2 possible answers, usually yes or no

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sanguine

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a blood-red colour

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peril

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serious and immediate danger

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angst

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a feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general

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defiance

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open resistance; bold disobedience

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profanity

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blasphemous or obscene language
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a swear word; an oath

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allure

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the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating

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disdain

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the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect.

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novice

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a person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation

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surmise

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a supposition that something may be true, even though there is no evidence to confirm it

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armamentarium

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the medicines, equipment, and techniques available to a medical practitioner
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a collection of resources available for a certain purpose

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corker

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an excellent or astonishing person or thing

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enmity

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a state or feeling of active opposition or hostility

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wherewithal

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the money or other means needed for a particular purpose

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impediment

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a hindrance or obstruction in doing something
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a defect in a person’s speech, such as a lisp or stammer

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indictment

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a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
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a thing that serves to illustrate that a system or situation is bad and deserves to be condemned

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litigation

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the process of taking legal action

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epitome

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a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type
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a summary of a written work; an abstract

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infatuation

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an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something

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detriment

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the state of being harmed or damaged
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a cause of harm or damage

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anguish

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severe mental or physical pain or suffering

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pivot

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the central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates

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affirmation

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the action or process of affirming something
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emotional support or encouragement

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delinquent

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a delinquent person
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offender

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shard

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a piece of broken ceramic, metal, glass, or rock, typically having sharp edges

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demise

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a person’s death

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sentiment

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a view or opinion that is held or expressed
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exaggerated and self-indulgent feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia

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confine

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the borders or boundaries of a place, especially with regard to their restricting freedom of movement

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obituary

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a notice of a death, especially in a newspaper, typically including a brief biography of the deceased person

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providence

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timely preparation for future eventualities
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the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power

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itinerary

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a planned route or journey
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a travel document recording a route or journey

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loathing

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a feeling of intense dislike or disgust; hatred

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rhapsody

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an effusively enthusiastic or ecstatic expression of feeling
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(in ancient Greece) an epic poem, or part of a poem, of a suitable length for recitation at one time

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bohemian

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a socially unconventional person, especially one who is involved in the arts

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bagatelle

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a thing regarded as too unimportant or easy to be worth much consideration

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inevitable

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a situation that is unavoidable

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culpability

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responsibility for a fault or wrong; blame

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drawing room

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a room in a large private house in which guests can be received and entertained

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fallacy

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a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments

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apprehension

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anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen
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understanding; grasp

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proclivity

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a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing

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derision

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contemptuous ridicule or mockery

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tête-à-tête

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A face-to-face meeting, or private conversation between two people, usually in an intimate setting; a head-to-head. A bench or sofa that allows two people to talk face-to-face. A variety of early flowering, fragrant daffodil.

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rue

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repentance; regret

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parvenu

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a person of humble origin who has gained wealth, influence, or celebrity

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conundrum

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a confusing and difficult problem or question

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connotation

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an idea or feeling which a word invokes for a person in addition to its literal or primary meaning
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the abstract meaning or intension of a term, which forms a principle determining which objects or concepts it applies to

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misapprehension

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a mistaken belief about or interpretation of something

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proclivity

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a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing

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dichotomy

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a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different
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repeated branching into two equal parts (botanical)

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quintile

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any of five equal groups into which a population can be divided according to the distribution of values of a particular variable

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audacity

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a willingness to take bold risks
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rude or disrespectful behaviour; impudence

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abyss

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a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm (hole)

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expropriation

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the action by the state or an authority of taking property from its owner for public use or benefit.
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the action of dispossessing someone of property.

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sciolism

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A pretentious attitude of scholarship; superficial knowledgeability

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