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bourgeoisie

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(in Marxist contexts) the capitalist class who own most of society’s wealth and means of production.

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archetype

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a very typical example of a certain person or thing.

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psyche

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the human soul, mind, or spirit.

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autonomy

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ndependence or freedom, as of the will or one’s actions

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demeanour

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the way a person behaves towards others; conduct. bearing, appearance, or mien.

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transactional

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buying and selling

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ubiquity

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presence everywhere

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Ubiquitous

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Existing everywhere

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Cumbersome

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Difficult or bore some, problematic

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Cumbersome

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Difficult or bore some, problematic

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Facetious

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Not meant to be taken seriously

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Facetious

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Not meant to be taken seriously

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Arduous

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Difficult, requires a lot of effort

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Pensive

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Serious thought

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Circuitous

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Not straight or direct

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Conscientious

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Moral responsibility for doing work carefully, treat others respectfully, empathetic

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Conscientious

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Moral responsibility for doing work carefully, treat others respectfully, empathetic

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Meticulous

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Pay close attention to detail

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Convoluted

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Difficult to follow, confusing

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Germane

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Not central to the argument, irrelevant

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Truculent

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Fierce, cruel aggressive

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Capricious

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Subject to change, sudden

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Defaming

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Fake or unjustified harm to one’s reputation

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Quintessential

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Perfect example of

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To Admonish someone

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Scold, advise against someone

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Embezzlement

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Stealing money, fraud