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Defamation

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refers to harming another’s reputation; Slander

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Domineering

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Describes someone who is excessively controlling or authoritative; overbearing

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Veer

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To change direction suddenly

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imperturbable

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unable to be upset or excited; calm

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Mellow

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Calm

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Reprimand

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Scold

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Covet

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Desire

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Ajar

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Open

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Prowess

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Skill or ability; Talent

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Peevish

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Easily annoyed or angered; irritable

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Ravenous

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Hungry

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Impervious

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Impenetrable

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Impertinent

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Rude

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Extraneous

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Irrelevant

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inherent

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existing in something as a permanent, essential or characteristic attribute

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Roundabout

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Not going straight to the point; indirect

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Circumspect

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Careful

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Trite

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Overused

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Impetus

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the force that makes something happen or happen more quickly; Motivation

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Pervasive

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spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people; widespread; ubiquitous

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Indecorous

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Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper

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Imperil

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To put at risk of being harmed; endanger

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Docile

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ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.

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Droll

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curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement.

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Sedate

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calm, dignified, and unhurried; Placid

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Emanate

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(of something abstract but perceptible) issue or spread out from (a source).

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Reproach

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Blame

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Impartial

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unbiased

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Apathy

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Lack of caring; disinterest

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Placate

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Soothe

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Congenial

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Friendly

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Shrewd

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Clever

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Insinuate

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suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way; imply

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Depreciate

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diminish in value over a period of time.

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Inept

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having or showing no skill; clumsy; incompetent

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Sublime

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of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe; glorious

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lustrous

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having luster; shining; luminous

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Indelible

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Describes something that can not be erased; permanent

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Opaque

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not able to be seen through; not transparent; frosty

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Indifferent

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having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned; nonchalant

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Uncouth

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having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned; vulgar

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Avert

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Prevent

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Arbitrate

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Decide

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Reprimand

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a rebuke, especially an official one; scold

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Corroborate

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confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).

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Hubbub

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a chaotic din caused by a crowd of people; Ruckus

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Instigate

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bring about or initiate (an action or event).

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Encumber

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restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.

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Flamboyant

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(of a person or their behavior) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness.

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Callow

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(of a young person) inexperienced and immature.

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Qualm

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an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one’s own conduct; a misgiving.

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Acumen

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the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain.

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Covert

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not openly acknowledged or displayed.

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Idiosyncrasy

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a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.

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Transgression

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an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense.

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Vaunt

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boast about or praise (something), especially excessively.

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Haughty

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arrogantly superior and disdainful.

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Maven

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an expert or connoisseur.

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Bestride

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stand astride over; span or straddle. (Astride: with a leg on each side of.)

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Edifice

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a building, especially a large, imposing one.

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Ruminate

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think deeply about something.

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Epoch

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a period of time in history or a person’s life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.

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Swagger

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walk or behave in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way.

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Incumbent

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necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

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Sovereign

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a supreme ruler, especially a monarch.

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Wayfarer

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a person who travels on foot.

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Castigate

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reprimand (someone) severely.

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err

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be mistaken or incorrect; make a mistake.

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Spurn

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reject with disdain or contempt.

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Affluent

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(especially of a group or area) having a great deal of money; wealthy.

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Drudgery

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hard menial or dull work.

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Alibi

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a claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, especially a criminal one, is alleged to have taken place.

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Exonerate

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(especially of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, especially after due consideration of the case.

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Voracious

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wanting or devouring great quantities of food. OR having a very eager approach to an activity.

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Steadfast

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being firmly loyal, unwavering, or resolute.

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Debacle

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a sudden and complete failure, disaster, or breakdown

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Blithe

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It describes someone who is cheerful, lighthearted, or unconcerned in a positive way with lacking concern

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Beseech

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ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat.

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Implore

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beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

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Breadth

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the distance or measurement from side to side of something; width.

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Dauntless

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showing fearlessness and determination.

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Rueful

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expressing sorrow or regret, especially when in a slightly humorous way.

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Cogent

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(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.

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Potable

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(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.

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Incessant

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(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.

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Subversive

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seeking or intended to subvert an established system or institution.
(Subvert: undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution))

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Nuance

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a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.

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Digression

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a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.

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Taciturn

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(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

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Facetious

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treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.

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