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Petition

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a request that needs to be signed by many people for a specific cause.

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Assuage

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to decrease the intensity of.

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Obsolete

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no longer produced, out of date.

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Alcove

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an opening in the wall.

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Chastisement

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to physically discipline.

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Rueful

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expressing sorrow or regret, especially in a wry or humorous way.

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Dwelling

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a house, apartment, or other place of residence.

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Palpable

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(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible.

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Patriotic

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having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one’s country.

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Disposition

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a person’s inherent qualities of mind and character.

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Adequately

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to a satisfactory or acceptable extent.

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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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Aptitude

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a natural ability to do something.

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Sufficient

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enough; adequate.

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Invariably

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in every case or on every occasion; always.

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Serene

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calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.

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Disquieting

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inducing feelings of anxiety or worry.

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Infraction

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a violation or infringement of a law, agreement, or set of rules.

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Exuberant

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filled with or characterised by a lively energy and excitement.

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Infringe

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actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc).

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Studious

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spending a lot of time studying or reading.

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Avert

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turn away (one’s eyes or thoughts).

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Diminished

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made smaller or less.

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Frigid

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very cold in temperature.

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Conveyance
the action or process of transporting someone or something from one place to another.
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Impulse
a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act.
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Prestige
widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
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Retroactive
(especially of legislation) taking effect from a date in the past.
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Acquisition
an asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
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Wielded
hold and use (a weapon or tool).
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Piecemeal
characterized by unsystematic partial measures taken over a period of time.
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Rigorous
extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate.
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Magnitude
the great size or extent of something.
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Relish
great enjoyment.
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Compel
force or oblige (someone) to do something.
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Intimate
closely acquainted; familiar, close.
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Conceivable
capable of being imagined or grasped mentally.
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Conspicuous
standing out so as to be clearly visible.
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Torrent
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.
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Unwieldly
difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.
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Commerce
the activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale.
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Admonition
an act or action of admonishing; authoritative counsel or warning.
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Irrationally
in an illogical or unreasonable manner.
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Mutilated
inflict a violent and disfiguring injury on.
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Sinuous
having many curves and turns.
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Assimilated
take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully.
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Invigorating
``` take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully. Invigorating – making one feel strong, healthy, and full of energy. ```
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Unendurable
not able to be tolerated or endured.
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Ominous
giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.
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Ecstatic
feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.
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Pastime
an activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work; a hobby.
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Dejected
sad and depressed; dispirited.
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Luminous
full of or shedding light; bright or shining, especially in the dark.
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Solace
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.
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Languid
of a person, manner, or gesture) displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed.
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Augmented
having been made in greater size or value.
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Peril
serious and immediate danger.
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Gully
a water-worn ravine.
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Cultivated
refined and well educated.
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Meagre
(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality.
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Tantalising
torment or tease (someone) with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable.
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Lethargy
a lack of energy and enthusiasm.
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Impeded
delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.
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Incision
a surgical cut made in skin or flesh.

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