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Obtuse

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Adjective, slow. Lacking intelligence.

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Oblique

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Adjective, and angle that is not up or down. Off to the side.

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Opportune

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Adjective, at a good time.

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Ostracized

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Verb, to shun.

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Partition

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Noun, division into parts.

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Penitent

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Adjective, someone who feels sorry.

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Periphery

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Noun, On the outside of.

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Prowess

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Noun, exceptional skill and bravery.

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Quandary

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Noun, uncertain situation.

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Roster

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Noun, a list of names.

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Ramifications

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Noun, a consequence.

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Uniquitous

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Adjective, Being everywhere at the same time.

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Appalling

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Adjective, scary or causing horror.

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Caucus

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Noun, a group to talk, a meeting.

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Cacophony

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Noun, harsh sounds.

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Astute

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Adjective, clever, or keen.

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Austere

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Adjective, boring.

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Bulwark

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Noun, a defensive wall.