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Bemuse

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Adj. confused; in lost thought; preoccupied

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Preclude

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V. Make impossible; eliminate

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Incredulous

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Adj. without belief; skeptical

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Fancy

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N. Notion; whim; inclination

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Incessant(ly)

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Adj. and adv. uninterrupted; ceasing

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Abscond

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V. Depart secretly and hide

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Motley

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Adj. multi-colored; mixed

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Imprudent

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Adj. lacking caution; injudicious

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Vexation

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N. The condition of being annoyed or distressed

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Virtuoso

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N. Highly skilled artist

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Impunity

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N. Freedom from punishment

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Delirium

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N. Mental disorder marked by confusion

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Averse

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Adj. reluctant; disinclined

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Morose

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Adj. ill humored; sullen; melancholy

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Bequeath

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V. Leave to someone by will; hand down

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Pallid

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Adj. pale; wan

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Austere

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Adj. forbiddingly stern; severely simple and unornamented

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Resonant

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Adj. echoing; resounding; deep and full in sound

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Dais

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N. A raised platform for guests of honor

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Malignant

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Adj. injurious; tending to cause death; aggressively malevolent

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Accost

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V. Approach and speak first to a person

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Fallacy::Fallacious

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N. Misleading notion; adj. false; misleading

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Inadvertently

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Adv. unintentionally; by oversight; carelessly

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Colossal

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Adj. large

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Crypt

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N. Secret recess or vault, usually used for burial

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Insolence

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N. Impudent disrespect; haughtiness

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Melancholy

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Adj. gloomy; morose; blue

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Asperity

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N. Sharpness of temper

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Defray

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V. Pay the costs of

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Retribution

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N. Vengeance; compensation; punishment for offenses

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Explicit

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Adj. totally clear; definite; outspoken

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Gesticulation

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N. Motion; gesture

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Impassive

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Adj. without feeling; imperturbable; stoical

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Imperturbable

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Adj. calm; placid; composed

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Diabolical

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Adj. devilish

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Writhe

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V. Twist in coils; contort in pain

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Notoriety

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N. Disrepute; ill fame

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Surmount

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V. Overcome

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Equestrian

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N. Rider on horseback

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Prosaic

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Adj. dull and unimaginative; matter of fact; factual

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Avenge

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V. Take vengeance for something

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Loiter

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V. Hang around; linger n. One who stands idly about

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Malevolent

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Adj. having or exhibiting ill will; malicious

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Languid

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Adj. weary; sluggish; listless

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Trifle

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N. Something of little importance or value; something trivial adj. trivial; unimportant

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Cajole

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B. Coax; wheedle

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Ruddy

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Adj. reddish; healthy looking

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Wily

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Adj. cunning; artful

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Pugnacious

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Adj. combative in nature; belligerent

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Audacious

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Adj. daring; bold

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Supple

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Adj. flexible; pliant

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Besmirch

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V. Soil; defile

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Foil

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N. Contrast

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Residue

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N. Remainder; balance

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Saunter

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V. Stroll slowly

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Covetous

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Adj. avaricious; eagerly desirous of

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Dexterous

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Adj. skillful

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Slovenly

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Adj. untidy; careless in working habits

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Fulsome

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Adj. disgustingly excessive

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Pique

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V. Provoke or arouse; annoy

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Luminous

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Adj. shinning; issuing light

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Valor

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N. Bravery

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Daunt

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V. Intimidate; frighten

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Wanton

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Adj. unrestrained; willfully malicious; unchaste

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Profane

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V. Violate; desecrate; treat unworthily adj. blasphemous; irreverent; disrespectful; wicked

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Circumspect

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Adj. cautious; prudent

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Surmise

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V. Guess n. Guess

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Acrid

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Adj. sharp; bitterly pungent

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Inclement

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Adj. stormy; unkind

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Congenial

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Adj. pleasant; friendly

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Flippant

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Adj. lacking proper seriousness

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Apparition

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N. Ghost; phantom

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Connoisseur

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N. Person competent to act as a judge of art; a lover of art

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Retort

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N. A quick short reply

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Haggard

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Adj. wasted away; gaunt

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Avert

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V. Prevent; turn away

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Encompass

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V. Surround

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Dissolute

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Adj. loose in morals

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Pauper

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N. Very poor person

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Perpetrate

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V. Commit an offense

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Vagabond

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N. Wanderer; tramp

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Impending

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Adj. nearing; approaching

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Propitious

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Adj. favorable; fortunate

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Undulating

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Adj. moving with a wavelike motion

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Approbation

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N. Approval

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Disapprobation

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N. Disapproval; condemnation

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Onerous

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Adj. burdensome

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Choleric

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Adj. hot-tempered

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Furtive

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Adj. stealthy; sneaky

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Fetter

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V. Shackle

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Implore

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V. Beg

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Render

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V. Deliver; provide; represent

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Obstinate

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Adj. stubborn; hard to control or treat

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Subside

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V. Settle down; descend; grow quiet

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Pittance

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N. A small allowance or wage

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Dawdle

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V. Loiter; waste time

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Compliance

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N. Readiness to yield; conformity in fulfilling requirements

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Deduce

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V. To derive by reasoning

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Somber

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Adj. gloomy; depressing; dark; drab

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Erroneous

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Adj. mistaken; wrong

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Dispel

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V. Scatter; drive away; cause to vanish

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Indelible

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Adj. not able to be erased

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Abet

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V. Aid, usually in doing something wrong; encourage

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Atone

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V. Make amends for; pay for

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Deluge

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N. Flood; rush

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Tempestuous

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Adj. stormy; impassioned; violent

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Abhor

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V. Detest; hate

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Effigy

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N. Dummy

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Uncouth

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Adj. outlandish; clumsy; boorish

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Dilapidated

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Adj. ruined because of neglect

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Emanated

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V. Issue forth

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Dire

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Adj. disastrous

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Exuberance

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N. Overflowing abundance; joyful enthusiasm; flamboyance; lavishness

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Florid

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Adj. ruddy; reddish; flowery

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Devious

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Adj. roundabout; erratic; not straightforward

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Impartial

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Adj. not biased; fair

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Fervor

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Adj. glowing ardor; intensity of feeling

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Imperious

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Adj. domineering; haughty

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Amenities

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N. Convenient features; courtesies

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Discern

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V. Distinguish; perceive; recognize

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Affable

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Adj. easily approachable; warmly; friendly

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Palpable

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Adj. tangible; easily perceptible; unmistakeable

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Indolent

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Adj. lazy

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Mirage

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N. Unreal reflection; optical illusion

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Opaque

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Adj. dark; not transparent

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Taint

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V. Contaminate; cause to loose purity; modify with a trace of something bad

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Dank

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Adj. damp

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Opiate

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N. Medicine to induce sleep or deaden pain; something that relieves emotions or causes inaction

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Condoned

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V. Overlook; forgive; give tacit approval; excuse

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Droll

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Adj. queer and amusing

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Zeal

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N. Eager enthusiasm

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Tangible

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Adj. able to be touched; real; palpable

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Placid

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Adj. peaceful; calm

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Venerable

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Adj. deserving high respect

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Cowered

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V. Shrink quivering, as from fear

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Bland

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Adj. soothing or mild; agreeable

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