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Scrupulous

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Careful; attentive

Lackadaisical

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Omniscient

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All knowing; brilliant

Dull; stupid

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Nonchalant

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Carefree; careless

Determined; focused

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Affiliated

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Associated

Disenfranchised; non affiliated

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Invulnerable

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Sturdy; strong

Weak

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Infallible

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Sure; certain; perfect

Fallible; open to error

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Remiss

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Negligent; derelict

Attentive; scrupulous

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Assent

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Agreement; compliance

Disagreement; defiance

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Facile

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Easy

Difficult

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Embark

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Depart; leave on a journey

Disembark; alight

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Virulent

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Poisonous; harmful; lethal

Harmless

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Benefactor

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Does good; donates; helpful

Malefactor

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Pungent

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Smelly; foul scent

Pleasant

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Clemency

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Mercy

Callous; ruthless

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Indomitable

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Unbreakable; strong

Weak; crumbling

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Altruistic

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Kind; humanitary

Selfish

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Discrepancy

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Inconsistent

Thorough

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Repose

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Rest

Restless; lively

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Dearth

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Shortage; lack of

Surplus; bountiful

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Temerity

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Reckless; brash; foolish

Careful

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Unfeigned

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Genuine

Fake

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Diffident

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Shy; quiet; without confidence

Loud

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Truculent

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Savage

Peaceful

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Chivalrous

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Honorable

Rude

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Plod

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Walk heavily

Tip-toe

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Clandestine

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Secret; undercover

Overt; public

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Acrid

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Pungent; harsh

Pleasant; aromatic

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Callous

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Hard-hearted; cold

Munificent; sympathetic

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August

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Overwhelming; awe-inspiring

Meek; timid

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Quell

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Squash; repress

Incite; foment

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Tangible

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Real; physical; touchable

Spiritual; emotional

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Trenchant

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Clear cutting; to the point; mince no words

Flattering; complimentary; kind

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Abjure

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Denounce; disavow; renounce

Adhere; swear

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Ruminate

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Ponder; muse; opine; chew one’s cud

Jump to conclusion

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Tacit

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Silent; unspoken

Verbal; written

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Nocturnal

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Pertaining to night; awake at night

Diurnal; daily

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Quiescent

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Inanimate; lifeless; sluggish; languid

Energetic; frenetic; lively

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Compunction

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Regret; remorse

Indifference; cold-bloodedness

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Elated

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Thrilled; ecstatic

Dour; glum; sad

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Platitude

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Adage; saw; cliche

Slogan

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Exuberant

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Thrilled; excited

Bummed; morose

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Applicable

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Pertinent; germane

Off-topic

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Facsimile

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Replica; duplicate

Poor reproductions

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Decorum

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Good manners; appropriate behavior

Bad manners

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Duress

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Coercion; force; lack of freedom

Freedom; independence

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Ultimatum

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Final notice; last chance

Suggestion

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Imbibe

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Drink in, sip

Abstain, fast

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Implacable

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Merciless; harsh; adamant

Lenient; gentle

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Infinitesimal

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Microscopic; minute; teeny

Gargantuan; enormous

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Innocuous

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Harmless; unimportant; safe

Harmful; risky; deleterious; unhealthy

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Patent

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Blatant; apparent; claim of ownership

Vague; unclear; ambiguous

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Prowess

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Speciality; forte; physical strength

Weakness; Achilles heel

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Stentorian

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Loud; blaring; vociferous; deafening

Quiet; calm

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Compassion

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Pity; sympathy

Callousness

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Militate

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Order; force; run

Suggest; hint

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Sedate

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Calm; tranquilize; tranquil

Rouse; excite; exacerbate

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Stipulate

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Demand; spell out

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Antipathy

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Hatred; malice; malevolence

Sympathy; empathy

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Asset

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Plus; value; advantage

Detriment; negative

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Beset

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Attack from all sides

Relieve

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Whet

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Hone; sharpen

To dull

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Droll

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Amusing; humorous

Tragic

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Loquacious

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Talkative

Tacitum; silent; reticent

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Phlegmatic

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Slow; languid

Quick; alert

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Nondescript

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Plain; commonplace

Distinctive; extraordinary

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Dissonant

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Discordant; unharmonious

Pleasant; melodious

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Mandatory

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Required; obligatory

Optional

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Appall

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Consternate; dismay; freak out

Enthrall; please

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Laud

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Praise; commend; applaud

Criticize; lambaste

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Antithesis

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Opposite

Thesis; synthesis

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Alleviate

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Ease; relieve

Exacerbate; aggravate; worsen

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Edict

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Mandate; proclamation

Suggestion

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Magnanimous

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Generous

Stingy; cold-hearted

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Vivacious

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Lively; fun-loving

Surly; gloomy

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Bellicose

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Always want to pick a fight

Pacifistic

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Disparage

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To belittle; to cut down

Compliment; support

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Loll

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Droop; dangle; laze; recline

Work

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Elucidate

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Clarify; explain

Muddle; confuse

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Rescind

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Repeal; retract; recant

Deliver; proclaim

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Alacrity

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Speed; haste; liveliness

Reluctance; disinclination; slowness

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Chagrin

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Unhappiness; displeasure

Satisfaction

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Receptive

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Open

Stubborn; closed-minded

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Voluble

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Garrulous; fluent

Reticent

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Renounce

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Abdicate; reject

Claim; announce; pronounce

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Fracas

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Melee; brawl; fray

Reconciliation

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Complacent

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Smug; conceited

Humble

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Defamation

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Slander; libel

Praise

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Acclimate

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To accustom; adjust; enure

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Repress

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Squelch; stifle

Release; express

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Abrasive

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Irritating; rough

Pleasant; soothing

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Concur

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Agree; match

Disagree; veto; disobey

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Savory

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Delicious; delectable

Disgusting; repulsive

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Zealous

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Ardent; enthusiastic

Tepid; half-hearted

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Explicate

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Explain; describe in detail

Muddle; confuse

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Grotesque

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Deformed; abnormal; misshapen

Flawless; beautiful

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Pandemonium

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Chaos; loud; raucousness

Order; peace and quiet

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Somnolent

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Sleepy; drowsy

Energetic; exciting

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Raucous

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Loud; chaotic

Controlled; calm

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Vehement

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Passionate; often angry

Controlled; subdue

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Reticent

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Quiet; shy

Stubborn; closed-minded

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Guise

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Appearance

Disguise; masking

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Tentative

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Uncertain; unsure

Absolute

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Reiterate

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Repeat (with stress)

Cite casually

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Dour

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Sour; stern

Rosy; friendly

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Insidious

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Deceitful; seemingly harmless but very harmful

Harmless

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Stolid

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Impassive; unemotional

Passionate; emotive

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Opulent

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Lush; lavish

Spartan; poor

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Adulterate

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To taint or ruin

To purify

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Intimation

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Hint; inkling

Slap in the face

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Bereft

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Desolate; deprived

Elated; gregarious

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Unkempt

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Sloppy; untended

Clean-cut

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Gape

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To stare open mouthed

Overlook; miss

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Augment

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To increase; supplement

Reduce; expend

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Ambidextrous

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Equal use of hands

Inept

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Deploy

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Systematically arrange troops

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Verbatim

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Word for word

Paraphrased

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Fortitude

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Strength of character

Gutlessness

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Gibe

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To taunt; jeer; deride

To compliment

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Warily

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Cautiously

Heedlessly

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Pliable

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Flexible

Staunch; firm; rigid

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Belligerent

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Picking a fight; bullying

Pacifistic

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Holocaust

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Burnt offering

Fire truck

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Extol

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Praise; laud

Castigate

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Nostalgia

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Longing for the past

Future shock

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Impervious

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Impenetrable

Semi-pervious; permeable

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Cursory

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Hasty; quick

Thorough

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