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Aesthetic

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The appreciation of beauty.

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Abstract

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not concrete. Not having a physical existence but existing in thought.

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Alleviate

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Make less severe(problem)

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Ambivalent

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Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about someone; uncertain

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Apathetic

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Showing or feeling no interest , enthusiasm, or concern

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Auspicious

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Conductive to success;favorable;promising

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Benevolent

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Well meaning and kindly; generous

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Candor

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The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness

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Cogent

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(Of argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing; reasonable

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Comprehensive

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Complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; broad or complete in scope or content

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Contemporary

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Living or occurring at the same time;current

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Conviction

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A formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense, made by the verdict of the jury or the decision of the judge in a court of law: a firmly held belief or opinion: a fixed strong belief

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Diligent

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Having or showing care and contentiousness in ones work; hard-working

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Dubious

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Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied on ;suspect

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Eclectic

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Deriving ideas, style, or taste from abroad and diverse range of sources

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Egregious

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Outstandingly bad; shocking; conspicuously bad or offensive

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Exculpate

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Show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing

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Florid

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Having a red or flushed complexion; flowery or elaborate in style

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Gratuitous

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Uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted; free given

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Hackneyed

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( of a phrase or idea) lacking significance to having been overused; unoriginal and trite, worn-out through over use

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Idealize

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Regard or represent as perfect or better than in reality

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Impartial

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Treating all rivals or disputants equally; just and fair; unbiased

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Imperious

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Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering;overbearing

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Inherent

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Existing something as permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute; inborn; build it

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Innovative

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The introduction of something new