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Sequentially

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characterized by regular sequence of parts.

following; subsequent

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Brevity

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shortness of time or duration; briefness

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Somnolent

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sleepy; drowsy

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Sedulous

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diligent in application or attention; persevering; assiduous

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Detritus

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any disintegrated material; debris

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Rapturous

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full of, feeling, or manifesting ecstatic joy or delight

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Vivacious

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lively; animated.

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Indictment

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Law. a formal accusation initiating a criminal case, presented by a grand jury and usually required for felonies and other serious crimes

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Anecdote

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a short account of a particular incident or event

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Cowardice

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lack of courage to face danger, difficulty, opposition, pain, etc.

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Intangible

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not definite or clear to the mind.

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Laxity

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the state or quality of being lax; looseness

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Encumbered

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to burden or weigh down

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Paradox

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a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth

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Indignant

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feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting

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