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celestial

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heavenly, sky related

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charade

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deception

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conceited

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arrogant

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contrive

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plan

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conventional

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typical

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covet

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desire

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dissipate

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scatter

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entomb

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encase, bury

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fervor

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passion

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gawk

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stare stupidly

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hamper

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hold back

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ideology

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set of beliefs

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indispensable

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essential

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malignant

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harmful

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niche

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indentation, suited area for person

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predicament

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dilemma

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revolution

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hatred

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scrutiny

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close inspection

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secrete

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ooze

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slander

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false statement

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staunch

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loyal

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tumultuous

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marked by confusion

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turbulent

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agitated

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vanquish

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defeat

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volatile

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unpredictable

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wholesome

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healthy

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sentimental

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emotional

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absolve

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forgive

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affinity

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attraction

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agape

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mouth open in shock

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amnesty

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forgiveness

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anthology

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collection of something

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appendix

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addendum

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atrocious

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brutal

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attest

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confirm

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benevolent

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kind

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benign

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harmless

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aura

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atmosphere

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benefit

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advantage

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wary

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watchful

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amoral

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lack of morals

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belittle

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speak disrespectfully

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charisma

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charm

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endeavor

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try

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formidable

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intimidating

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morsel

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small mouthful

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parody

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mockery

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proficient

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advanced

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reconcile

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bring into agreement

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renounce

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refuse

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suffice

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adequate

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taint

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corrupt

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tremor

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shaking motion

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turmoil

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agitation

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wayward

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disobedient

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bout

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strength test

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brandish

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wield

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brevity

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briefness

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chronicle

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recount

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composure

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calmness, self-control

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crony

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friend

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cultivate

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care for, encourage

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daft

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stupid

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decisive

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able to decide, firm

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delinquent

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irresponcible

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deviate

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veer

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embody

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represent

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foresight

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caution

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eradicate

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destroy completely

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escapade

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reckless adventure

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expedite

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speed up

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fathom

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understand

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felicity

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happiness

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fester

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rot

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flounce

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exaggerated movements

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incur

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bring upon oneself (negative)

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indignant

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angry

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infallible

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physical weaknesses

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infirmity

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angry from justice

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loiter

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linger

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mite

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tiny something

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momentous

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significant

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negligent

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carless

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nostalgia

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sentimental from past

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pacify

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make calm

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painstaking

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careful

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patron

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supporter

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patronize

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support

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pleasantry

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banter

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pompous

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arrogant

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prestige

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respect

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purveyor

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seller

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rapscallion

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villain

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skulk

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sneak

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statue

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rule

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temperate

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moderate

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tenet

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basic belief

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tranquil

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peaceful

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utopia

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paradise

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valor

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bravery

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viable

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possible

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stigma

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social disapproval, disgrace

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acclaim

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high praise

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accolade

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award

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affable

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friendly

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affliction

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pain

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alias

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false name

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allotment

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portion

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amorous

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loving

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animated

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lively

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antithesis

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exact opposite

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apathetic

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lacking emotions, uncaring

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autonomy

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independence

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bashful

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shy

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blemish

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flaw

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calamity

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disaster

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chivalrous

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courteous towards women; courageous

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chronic

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never-ending

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cordial

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courteous

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curt

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abrupt, rude

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cynical

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distrustful

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decadent

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pleasing; morally wrong