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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no longer produced, out of date.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

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the action or process of transporting someone or something from one place to another.

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Impulse

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a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act.

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Prestige

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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

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(especially of legislation) taking effect from a date in the past.

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Acquisition

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an asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.

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Wielded

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hold and use (a weapon or tool).

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Piecemeal

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characterized by unsystematic partial measures taken over a period of time.

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Rigorous

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extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate.

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Magnitude

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the great size or extent of something.

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Relish

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great enjoyment.

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Compel

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force or oblige (someone) to do something.

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Intimate

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closely acquainted; familiar, close.

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Conceivable

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capable of being imagined or grasped mentally.

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Conspicuous

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standing out so as to be clearly visible.

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Torrent

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a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.

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Unwieldly

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difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.

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Commerce

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the activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale.

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Admonition

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an act or action of admonishing; authoritative counsel or warning.

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Irrationally

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in an illogical or unreasonable manner.

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Mutilated

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inflict a violent and disfiguring injury on.

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Sinuous

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having many curves and turns.

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Assimilated

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take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully.

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Invigorating

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take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully.
Invigorating – making one feel strong, healthy, and full of energy.
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Unendurable

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not able to be tolerated or endured.

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Ominous

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giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.

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Ecstatic

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feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.

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Pastime

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an activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work; a hobby.

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Dejected

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sad and depressed; dispirited.

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Luminous

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full of or shedding light; bright or shining, especially in the dark.

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Solace

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comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.

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Languid

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of a person, manner, or gesture) displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed.

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Augmented

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having been made in greater size or value.

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Peril

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serious and immediate danger.

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Gully

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a water-worn ravine.

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Cultivated

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refined and well educated.

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Meagre

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

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Tantalising

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torment or tease (someone) with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable.

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Lethargy

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a lack of energy and enthusiasm.

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Impeded

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

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Incision

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a surgical cut made in skin or flesh.

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