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altruistic

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adj. showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish

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habitus

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n.
1. a person’s general constitution, especially physical build
2. the way a person of a particular background perceives and reacts to the world

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futile

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adj. incapable of producing any useful result; pointless

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impetus

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n. something that makes a process or activity happen or happen more quickly

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incredulous

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adj. (of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something

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ameliorate

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v. make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better

( improve )

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epitome

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n. a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type

( epitome of … )

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innocuous

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adj. not harmful or offensive

( harmless )

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burgeoning

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adj. beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing

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idiosyncratic

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adj. relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individualistic

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circumvent

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v. find a way around (an obstacle)

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reverent

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adj. feeling or showing deep and solemn respect

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contemptuous

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adj. showing contempt; scornful

( disrespectful )

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callous

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adj. showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others

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flippant

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adj. not showing a serious or respectful attitude

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dogmatic

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adj. inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true

( assertive )

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rebuking

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adj. expressing sharp disapproval or criticism

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incongruous

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adj. not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something

( out of place, inappropriate )

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maladroit

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adj. inefficient or inept; clumsy

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pedantic

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adj. excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overscrupulous

( perfectionist )

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effusive

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adj. showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner

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culmination

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n. highest/climatic point of something, especially as attained after a long time

( climax, peak )

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albeit

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c. although

( albeit w/ )

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pundit

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n. an expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give their opinions to the public

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bulwark

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n. a defensive wall

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surmount

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v. overcome (a difficulty or obstacle)

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populace

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n. the people living in a particular country or area
( population )

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dissent

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n. the holding or expression of opinions at variance with those commonly or officially held

( disagreement )

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pretext

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n. a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason
( excuse )

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tyranny

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n. cruel and oppressive government or rule

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consign

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v. deliver (something) to a person’s keeping
( assign )

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devotee

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n. a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something

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feverish

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adj. characterized by or displaying a frenetic excitement or energy

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incessant

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adj. (of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption
( continual )

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colossal

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adj. extremely large or great

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augment

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v. make (something) greater by adding to it; increase

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augment

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v. make (something) greater by adding to it; increase

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ostensibly

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adv. as appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so; apparently

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disenfranchise

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v. deprive (someone) of the right to vote

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tomfoolery

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n. foolish or silly behaviour

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amorphous

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adj. without a clearly defined shape or form
( unstructured, unshaped )

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amorphous

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adj. without a clearly defined shape or form
( unstructured, unshaped )

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kismet

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n. destiny; fate

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