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litigious

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unreasonably prone to go to law to settle disputes.concerned with lawsuits or litigation. suitable to become the subject of a lawsuit.

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indelible

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not able to be forgotten or removed.

“his story made an indelible impression on me”

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libertine

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a person, especially a man, who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility, especially in sexual matters.one who indulges in wordly pleasures

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papacy

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the office or authority of the Pope.
the tenure of office of a pope.
“during the papacy of Pope John”

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overstate

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exaggerate a case

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sacerdotal

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relating to or denoting a doctrine that ascribes sacrificial functions and spiritual or supernatural powers to ordained priests.

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subjugation

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the action of bringing someone or something under domination or control.
“the colonial subjugation of a country by means of brute military force”

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uninitiated

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without special knowledge or experience.

“a bachelor neither prudish nor uninitiated”

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contrapuntal

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of or in counterpoint.

(of a piece of music) with two or more independent melodic lines.

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trounce

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Trounce- defeat heavily in a contest. “the Knicks trounced the Rockets on Sunday” rebuke or punish severely. “some shows were trounced by critics”

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ailing

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in poor health.

“I went to see my ailing mother”

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manifesto

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a public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party or candidate.

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legion

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a vast host, multitude, or number of people or things. “legions of photographers and TV cameras”

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beleaguered

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lay siege to. - “he is leading a relief force to the aid of the beleaguered city” beset with difficulties. “the board is supporting the beleaguered director amid calls for his resignation”

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fodder

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food, especially dried hay or feed, for cattle and other livestock.

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vexation

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the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.

“Jenny bit her lip in vexation”

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irresolute

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showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain.

“she stood irresolute outside his door”

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infatigable

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to never show signs of getting tired

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jettison

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throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship.

“six aircraft jettisoned their loads in the sea”

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ahistorical

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lacking historical perspective or context.

“ahistorical nostalgia that misunderstands cultural history”

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fitfully

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not regularly or continuously; intermittently.

“he slept fitfully”

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probing

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deep thoughtful

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unbidden

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without having been commanded or invited.

“unbidden guests

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uproarious

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very funny

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presage

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(of an event) be a sign or warning that (something, typically something bad) will happen.
“the outcome of the game presaged the coming year”

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dilatory

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slow to act.

“he had been dilatory in appointing a solicitor”

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disenchantment

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a feeling of disappointment about someone or something you previously respected or admired; disillusionment.

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irreconcilable

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(of ideas, facts, or statements) representing findings or points of view that are so different from each other that they cannot be made compatible.

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bungling

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carry out (a task) clumsily or incompetently, leading to failure or an unsatisfactory outcome.
"she had bungled every attempt to help"
30
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acumen

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the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain.
“business acumen”

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deft

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neatly skillful and quick in one’s movements.

“a deft piece of footwork”

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entreaty

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an earnest or humble request.

“the king turned a deaf ear to his entreaties”