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Munificence

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Munificent, philanthropic. Quality/action of being generous

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Versatile

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Able to adapt to different functions and activities

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To commiserate with

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To sympathise with

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Crédence

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Belief/acceptance of something as true

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Verisimilitude

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Appearance of something being true or apparent (distinguish between relative and apparent)

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Magnanimous

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Generous and forgiving especially to a rival or less powerful person

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Incontrovertible

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Cannot be changed in form, function or character. Often currency

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Patently

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Clearly

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Foibles

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Minor weakness/eccentricity in someone’s character

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Immutable

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Unchangeable over time

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To peruse

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To read in a thorough/careful way. To examine meticulously

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To gainsay

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To deny or contradict a fact/statement. To oppose someone

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Vanguard

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Group/position leading to new developments or ideas

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Épaulettes

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Ornamental shoulder piece, often on military uniform

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