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Altruism

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Unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others; generosity, nobility

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Carrion

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Decaying flesh; rottenness

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Erotic

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Pertaining to sexual love; suggestive

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Amorphous

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Shapeless, formless, vague

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Opulent

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Rich, luxurious, wealthy, abundant

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Impotent

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Powerless, lacking strength; helpless

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Antithesis

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An exact opposite

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Maelstrom

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Whirlpool, agitated state of mind

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Emendation

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A correction; improvement or amendment

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Chargrin

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Embarrassment, a complete loss of courage; let down

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