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rational

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reasonable,sensible

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serene

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calm and peaceful

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deface

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to spoil the appearance of

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succumb

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to yield,surrender,give in

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cite

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to quote something as an authority

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benign

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  1. Not harmful

2. kind and generous(of a person)

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enigma

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a puzzling situation or person

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apprehend

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to arrest or to take in custody

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lucrative

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very profitable

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deter

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to prevent of discourage from proceeding

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dire

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desperate;terrible

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facilitate

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to assit or make easier

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luminous

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shining and bright

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rankle

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to cause irritation or resentment

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swelter

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to be uncomfortably hot

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strident

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harsh or grating,as in sound

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gullible

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easily tricked or deceived

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sage

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wise

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articulate

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said or expressed clearly, or someone who is capable of clear expression

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convey

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to transmit information or transport something

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disposition

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state of mind,mood or spirit

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eccentric

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strange;not behaving normally

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endeavor

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to attempt or try

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trepidation

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fear or alarm

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stint

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a period of time spent doing something

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crucial

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extremely important or essential

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flair

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a natural talent or ability;style

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elite

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best or first in class