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Patronize

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treat in a way that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority

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Chastice

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scold, punish, discipline

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Discerning

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showing/having good judgement

or discriminating

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Repent

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feel remorse for, regret

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Presumptuous

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Overconfident

failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate.

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Perfidy

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being untrustworthy
treachery
deceit

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Prerogative

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a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class

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Ad hoc

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when necessary or needed for a specific reason

The decisions were made ad hoc

The mayor appointed an ad hoc committee to study the project.

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