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pioneer

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one who is the first to discoveer or explore a new pace or methd

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cirumnavigate

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travel all the way around

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phenomonon

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marvel, wonder, hard to explain

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precedent

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a example to be followed, model

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aloof

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not friendly o forthcoming

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panorama

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a unbroken view surrounding an observer

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enhance

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intensify or increase. further improve quality, value, or extent of

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assail

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violent attack

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excerpt

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a short extract

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plausible

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seeming reasonable or probable

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plunder

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steal good from typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder

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exemplify

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be a typical example of, represent, epitomize

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assimilate

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to take in and understand fully. comprehend

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porous

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having spaces or holes through with liquid or air can pass. absobent, leaky

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articulate

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having the ability to speak fluently and coherently. eloquent

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excruciating

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intensely painful. or torment someone physically or mentally

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audacious

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showing willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. or shown an imprudent lack of respect

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preposterous

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contrary to reason or common sense. utterly absurd or ridiculous

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muse

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be absorbed in thought or a person who is the source of inspiration

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wrangle

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dispute or argument, typically one that is long and complicated or round up, herd, or take charge of

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muster

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collect or assemble

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stipend

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a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance

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dub

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give an official name or nickname to someone or something OR making a copy of or remixing sounds in videos

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doctrine

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a belief or a set of beliefs held and taught by a group of people

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disdain

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the feeling someone or something unworthy of one’s or respect

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mercenary

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people or professional primarily concerned with making money at the expenses of ethics. Hired soldier/hired gun

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vie

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compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something

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disgruntled

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angry or dissatisfied

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voracious

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wanting or devouring great quantities of food

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millennium

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a period or anniversary of a thousand years

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dispatch

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send off to a destination for a purpose OR to deal quickly and efficiently

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vilify

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speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner

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trepidation

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a feeling of fear or agitation aboutn something that may happen

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deploy

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move into position(often for military action)

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liberal

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willing to respect or accept behavior or opinions different from ones own OR given, used or occurring in generous amount

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sustenance

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food or drink regarded as a source of strength. nourishment

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37
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deter

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discourage somone from doing somethign by instilling doubt or fear of the conseqences

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lucrative

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producing a great deal of profit

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decrepit

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elderly and infirm

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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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dialect

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a particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or specific group

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dire

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extremely serious or urgent

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43
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discern

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perceive or recognize something

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44
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inscrutable

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impossible to understand or interpret.

45
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valor

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great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

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deliberation

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long and careful consideration or discussion OR slow and careful movement or thought.

47
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subordinate

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a person under the authority or control of another within an organization OR to treat or regard as of lesser importance than something else.

48
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anticlimactic

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causing disappointment at the end of an exciting or impressive series of events.

49
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instill

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gradually but firmly establish (an idea or attitude, especially a desirable one) in a person’s mind.

50
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surpass

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exceed; be greater than.

51
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susceptible

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likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing. OR capable or admitting of

52
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intervene

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come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events.

53
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swelter

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to be uncomfortably hot

54
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intricate

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very complicated and detail

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deplore

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feel or express strong disapprove of something

56
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convey

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to transport or carry to some place

57
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subside

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become less intense, violent, or severe

58
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contagious

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likely to spread to and affect others

59
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recursive

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repetition

60
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illogical

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lacking sense or clear, sound reasoning

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incumbent

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necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

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implication

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the conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.

63
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synthesize

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combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.

64
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unscathed

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without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.

65
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momentum

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the quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity.

66
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rhetoric

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a language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect on its audience

67
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queue

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a line or sequence of people or vehicles awaiting their turn to be attended to or to proceed.

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waft

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pass or cause to pass easily or gently through or as if through the air.

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translucent

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(of a substance) allowing light, but not detailed shapes, to pass through; semitransparent.

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sluggish

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slow-moving or inactive.

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flair

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a special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well

71
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flustered

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agitated or confused.

72
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rebuke

A

express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions.

73
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confiscate

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take or seize (someone’s property) with authority.

74
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connoisseur

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an expert judge in matters of taste.

75
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barter

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exchange (goods or services) for other goods or services without using money.

76
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foreboding

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fearful apprehension; a feeling that something bad will happen.

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reception

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the action or process of receiving something sent, given, or inflicted. OR a formal social occasion held to welcome someone or to celebrate a particular event.

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wallow

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(chiefly of large mammals) roll about or lie relaxed in mud or water, especially to keep cool, avoid biting insects, or spread scent.

78
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wallow

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(chiefly of large mammals) roll about or lie relaxed in mud or water, especially to keep cool, avoid biting insects, or spread scent.

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prestigious

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inspiring respect and admiration; having high status.

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virtuoso

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a person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit.

81
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urbane

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courteous and refined in manner (typically used of a man).

82
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symposium

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a conference or meeting to discuss a particular subject.

83
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upshot

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the final or eventual outcome or conclusion of a discussion, action, or series of events.

84
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trifling

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unimportant or trivial.

85
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tenable

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able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.

86
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surmise

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suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.

87
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stymie

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prevent or hinder the progress of.

88
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supplant

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supersede and replace.

89
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abeyance

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a state of temporary disuse or suspension.

90
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dilapidated

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(of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.

91
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abrogate

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repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement).

92
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abscond

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leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft.

93
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arbitrary

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based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

94
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consiladate

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make (something) physically stronger or more solid.

95
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debunk

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expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).

96
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decorum

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behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.

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defile

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sully, mar, or spoil.

98
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demur

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raise doubts or objections or show reluctance.

99
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discordant

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disagreeing or incongruous.

100
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immerse

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involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest.

101
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extol

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praise enthusiastically.

102
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innuendo

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an allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.

103
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quell

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put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.

104
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interloper

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a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong.

105
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holistic

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characterized by the belief that the parts of something are interconnected and can be explained only by reference to the whole

106
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antiquarian

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relating to or dealing in antiques or rare books.

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