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roster

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n. list of names

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stunted

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adj. checked in natural growth, held back in growth

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atrophy

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v. waste away

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maim

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v. disable, cripple

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ameliorate

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v. improve, relieve

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cynic

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n. pessimist, skeptic

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unctuous

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adj. affectedly emotional

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benevolent

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adj. kindly, charitable

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iniquity

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n. injustice, wickedness

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subservient

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adj. servile, obsequious

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largess

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n. gift, gratuity, liberality

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criterion

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n. model, standard, test

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repent

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v. regret, desire to make amends

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mollify

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v. pacify, appease

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mercenary (adj)

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adj. motivated by desire for gain, greedy

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pariah

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n. social outcast

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aloof

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adj. distant, apart, reserved

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pragmatic

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adj. practical, based on evidence

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vestige

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n. trace, evidence

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guise

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n. manner, appearance, mien