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Arbitrary

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(Adj.)
Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system

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Anonymity

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(Noun)
The condition of being anonymous

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Adversary

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(Noun)
One that contends with, opposes, or resists
An enemy or opponent

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Tincture

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(Noun)
A slight trace of something

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Layman

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(Noun)
A person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject

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Erudition

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(Noun)
The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning
Scholarship

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Contrivance

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(Noun)
The use of skill to bring something about or create something

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Poignant

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(Adj.)
Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret

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Uncanny

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(Adj.)
Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way

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Profound

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(Adj.)
(Of a state / quality / or emotion) very great or intense
(Of a person or statement) having our showing great knowledge or insight

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Numinous

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(Adj.)
Having a strong religious or spiritual quality

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Unutterable

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(Adj.)
too great, intense, or awful to describe

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Copious

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(Adj.)
abundant in supply or quantity

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Parricide

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(Noun)
the killing of a parent or other near relative

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Vindicated

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(Verb)
show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified
clear (someone) of blame or suspicion

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Eradicate

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(Verb)
destroy completely; put an end to

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Modus operandi

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(Noun)
someone’s habits of working (particularly in the context of business or criminal investigations)
a particular way or method of doing something, especially one that is characteristic or well established

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Iniquity

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(Noun)
Immoral or grossly unfair behavior

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Vehemently

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(Adv)
In a forceful / passionate / intense manner
With great feeling

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Asset

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(Noun)
A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality
Property owned by a person or company

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Incredulous

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(Adj)
Unwilling or unable to believe something (of a person or their manner)

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Trepidation

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(Noun)
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen

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Indignantly

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(Adv)
In a manner indicating anger or annoyance at something perceived as unfair

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Indignation

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(Noun)
Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment

25
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Panegyrics

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A eulogistic oration or writing

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Disparagement

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To belittle the importance or value of (someone or something)
To speak slightly about

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Deplorable

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Deserving censure or contempt

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Censure

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A judgement involving condemnation
The act of blaming or condemning

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Condemn

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To pronounce guilty: convict, sentence
To declare to be reprehensible, wrong, or evil usually after weighing evidence and without reservation

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Infallible

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Incapable of error
Not liable to mislead, deceive or disappoint: CERTAIN

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Flouting

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To treat with contemptuous disregard: SCORN

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Contemptuous

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Manifesting, feeling, or expressing deep hatred or disapproval

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Indigence

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A level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking

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Travail

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Work especially of a painful or laborious nature: TOIL
A physical or mental exertion or piece of work
Agony, torment
Labor childbirth

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Penitence (penitent)

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The quality or state of being penitent (feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses): REPENTANT
Sorrow for sins or faults

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Fecund (fecundity)

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Fruitful in offspring or vegetation: PROLIFIC

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Prolific

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Producing young or fruit especially freely: FRUITFUL
Causing abundant growth, generation, or reproduction

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