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Inane

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Lacking sense or meaning; empty or silly.

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Sobriety

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The state of being sober, or not under the influence of alcohol or drugs; seriousness in demeanor.

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Inebriation

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The state of being intoxicated; drunkenness.

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Malleable

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Capable of being shaped or bent; flexible; easily influenced or controlled.

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Exonerate

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To clear someone of blame or fault; to absolve.

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Credentials

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Qualifications or documents that evidence a person’s eligibility or competence.

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Entourage

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A group of attendants or associates, often accompanying an important person.

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Novice

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A beginner or someone who is new to a particular activity or field.

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Veteran

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A person who has had long experience in a particular field; a former member of the armed forces.

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Reputable

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Having a good reputation; trustworthy or honorable.

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Slog

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To work hard over a period of time; also, a difficult or tiring effort.

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Intemperance

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Lack of moderation, especially in consuming alcohol or engaging in excessive behavior.

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Hierarchy

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A system of organization where people or groups are ranked one above the other.

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Drudgery

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Hard, menial, or monotonous work.

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Misconception

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A mistaken belief or idea.

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Predicament

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A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

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Quandary

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A state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.

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Despot

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A ruler who holds absolute power, often exercising it cruelly.

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Dilemma

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A situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives.

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Deplorable

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Deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality.

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Vociferous

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Vehement or clamorous; loud and forceful, often in expressing opinions.

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Emulate

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To imitate or strive to equal or excel, often through admiration.

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Impersonal

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Not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings; lacking human warmth.

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Affable

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Friendly, good-natured, and easy to talk to.

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Brash
Bold, self-assertive, and often rude; lacking restraint.
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Terminate
To bring to an end or halt.
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Abscond
To leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest.
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Confiscate
To take or seize someone's property, usually by authority.
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Tedious
Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
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Aloof
Not friendly or forthcoming; emotionally detached.
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Aplomb
Self-confidence or assurance, especially in a demanding situation.
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Appease
To bring to a state of peace or calm; to satisfy or placate.
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Spontaneous
Occurring or done as a result of a sudden inner impulse, without premeditation.
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Succinct
Briefly and clearly expressed; concise.
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Apprehend
To arrest someone; to understand or grasp a concept.
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Appropriate
Suitable or proper in the circumstances; to take something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission.
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Erroneous
Containing errors; incorrect.
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Archaic
Very old or old-fashioned; no longer in common use.
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Archetype
A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model.
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Eminent
Famous and respected within a particular sphere.
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Arid
Having little or no rain; very dry; lacking interest, excitement, or meaning.
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Armistice
An agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.
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Insatiate
Impossible to satisfy; always wanting more.
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Regenerate
To bring into renewed existence; to restore or revive.
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Indiscriminate
Done at random or without careful judgment; not selective.
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Array
An impressive display or arrangement; to arrange in an orderly fashion.
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Dubious
Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon; suspect.
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Vitriolic
Filled with bitter criticism or malice; harsh.
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Artifice
Clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others.
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Intricate
Very complicated or detailed.
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Masticate
To chew food.
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Artisan
A worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand.
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Impenetrable
Impossible to pass through or enter; impossible to understand.
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Kiln
A furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for making pottery.
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Tenable
Able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.
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Incongruous
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something; out of place.
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Cardiac
Relating to the heart.
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Stature
A person's natural height; the importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement.
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Lenience
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected; indulgence.
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Proficiency
A high degree of competence or skill.
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Particular
Specific or individual; distinct.
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Asinine
Extremely foolish or ill-advised.
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Sinister
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening; ominous.
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Dogmatic
Inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true; assertive in one's opinions.
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Thwarted
Prevented from accomplishing something; impeded.
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Atrocious
Extremely bad or unpleasant; horrifyingly wicked.
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Vigilant
Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties; alert.
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Extrovert
An outgoing, socially confident person.
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Petrified
So frightened that one is unable to move; also, turned to stone.
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Felony
A serious crime, typically one punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
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Immoral
Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; unethical.
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Misdemeanor
A minor wrongdoing; a lesser crime.
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Conventional
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional.
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Ambiguous
Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
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Malevolent
Having or showing a wish to do evil to others; harmful.
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Acquittal
A judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged.

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