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put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.

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Quell

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(of a task or responsibility) involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty.

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Onerous

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attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed.

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Pretentious

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a character, group of characters, institution or concept that stands in or represents opposition against which the protagonist(s) must contend

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Antagonist

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unable to be affected by.

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Impervious

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of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality.

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Meagre

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delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder

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Impede

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easily influenced or directed; yielding.

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Pliant

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the quality of being fanatical.

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Fanaticism

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fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.

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Eloquence

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not connected with religious or spiritual matters.

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Secular

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12
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lacking vigour or interest.

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Insipid

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an action considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive.

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Flagrant

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deep-seated feeling of aversion

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antipathy

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having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline.

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Recalcitrant

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