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Banal

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so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring

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Belligerent

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warlike

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Sonorous

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giving out or capable of giving out a sound

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Vacillate

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to waver in mind or opinion

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Castigate

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to criticize or reprimand severely.

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Corroborate

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Confirm

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Philanthropy

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altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement

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Munificent

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extremely liberal in giving; very generous

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candor

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the state or quality of being frank, open, and sincere in speech or expression

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ire

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Intense anger

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Verdant

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Green

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tantamount

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equivalent, as in value, force, effect, or signification

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Rancor

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Bitter

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pandemonium

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chaos

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demagogue

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a person, especially an orator or political leader, who gains power and popularity by arousing the emotions, passions, and prejudices of the people

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incognizant

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without knowledge or awareness; unaware

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Pliant

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Flexible

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reprimand

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a severe reproof or rebuke