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anticipate

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to expect, to foresee

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apprehensive

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nervous or scared about something in the future

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authentic

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real, genuine

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bias

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prejudice, opinion that prevents someone from being impartial

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capricious

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unpredictable, changing without reason

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comical

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funny, amusing

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condemn

answer

to criticize, to sentence

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elucidate

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to make clear, to explain

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fiasco

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utter failure

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gala

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a festive occasion or celebration

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infraction

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violation, breaking of a law or rule

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inhabit

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to love or dwell, to occupy, to reside

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peer

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to look intently or with difficulty

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placate

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to soothe, to satisfy, to appease

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reliable

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trustworthy, dependable

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resemble

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to look like or be similar to

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revere

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to honor, to worship

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static

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unchanging, not moving

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tact

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the ability to say the right thing at the right time

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valiant

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courageous, brave

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apathetic

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not caring, bored

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arrogant

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overly proud, boastful

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benevolent

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kind, charitable

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candid

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honest, out in the open

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coherent

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clear, understandable

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consecutive

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organized, in a row

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distort

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to twist, to deform

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divert

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to amuse, to distract

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divulge

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to reveal, to disclose

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eerie

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scary, creepy, mysterious

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estimate

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to make an educated guess or rough guess

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excise

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to cut out, to remove

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heterogeneous

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to be different, mixed

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impatient

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not wanting to wait, eager, ready to go

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omit

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to leave out , to overlook, to neglect

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ponder

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to think about

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pretentions

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being a show off, arrogant

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scruples

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values, morals

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stealthy

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secret, sneaky, furtive

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trivial

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ordinary, unimportant

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bore

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to tire with repetition, to make a hole by drilling

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climax

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a high point or an ending of a series of events

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courteous

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polite, well mannered

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culpable

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responsible for a wrong or error, blameworthy

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degenerate

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to deteriorate

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endeavor

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to attempt

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exotic

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interesting as a result of being foreign

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fathom

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to measure the depth of water, to comprehend

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frivolous

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silly, not serious

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infer

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to deduce, to conclude

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incessant

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not ceasing, endless

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lethargic

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feeling lazy due to sleepiness

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naive

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childlike, unexperienced, innocent

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privilege

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a benefit or favor given only to some people

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proximity

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nearness, closeness

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spontaneous

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automatic, without thinking

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surge

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to rise suddenly

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trek

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a long, difficulty journey, often involving hiking

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vacillate

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to be undecided, to go back and fourth

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vivacious

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lively, animated

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adverse

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unfavorable, hostile

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competent

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being able, qualified

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concede

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to grant or give in, to accept as true

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congenial

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pleasant, sociable

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cringe

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to shrink back to cower

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disdain

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to consider unworthy of consideration

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emit

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to give off, to send

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encounter

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a meeting, confrontation

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inanimate

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appearing dead of lifeless

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incentive

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motive, stimulus

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malevolent

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wicked, hateful

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meager

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spare, skimpy, not enough

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nomad

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a person who constantly travels, never settling

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perimeter

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the boundary of a closed figure

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retort

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a quick response that is often clever

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rustic

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relating to life in the country, simple

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somber

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gloomy, depressing, melancholy

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strenuous

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requiring a lit of effort, difficult and exhasting

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summon

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to call forth, evoke

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unequivocal

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clear, leaving no doubt

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abyss

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a deep gulf or pit

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acclaim

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praise or approval

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arduous

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difficult, demanding, grueling

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atone

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to make amends, to reconcile

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chaperone

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one who supervises over young, unmarried people

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delude

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to deceive, to mislead

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erode

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to wear away, to cause to deteriorate

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expedient

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quick, practical

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homogeneous

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to be the same or similar, uniform

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innocuous

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harmless

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irrelevant

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unrelated, inappropriate

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mortify

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to shame, to humiliate

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oration

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a formal address or speech

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pliable

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flexible

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preposterous

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outrageous, absurd, unbelievable

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pristine

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pure, untouched

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sever

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to separate, to divide

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sentiment

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feeling or emotion

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stupefy

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to stun, to make stupid or groggy

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tedious

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tiresome, boring, mind numbing

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abolish

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to do away with, to destroy completely

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bleak

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dreamy, miserable, without much hope

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commence

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to start, to begin

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conspicuous

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obvious

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disingenuous

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insincere, false, phony

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enlighten

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to inform or make clear

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illuminate

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to make clear, to give light to

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medley

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an assortment of items, or one song composed of

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outlandish

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bizzarre

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personable

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pleasant in appearance pr personality

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potential

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possible

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prod

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to jab or poke, to rouse to action

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robust

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strong and healthy

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rudimentary

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crude, basic, fundamental

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sift

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to put through a sieve

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venture

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to risk, to gamble

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vigilant

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alert, watchful

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vulnerable

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open to attack or damage

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wrath

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anger, age or fury

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zest

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passion or enthusiasm

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aghast

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terrified, shocked

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aloof

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distant, detached, withdrawn

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alter

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to make different, change

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avert

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to turn away, to sidetrack

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barren

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non-producing, infertile

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compatible

answer

capable of existing together in harmony

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compel

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to urge, to obtain be force

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constrict

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to squeeze, to obstruct

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cryptic

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secret, mysterious

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dismal

answer

gloomy, dreadful

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dormant

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inactive, a state of resembling sleep

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evade

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to avoid, to dodge

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expedite

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to speed up, to execute efficiently

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illusion

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a misleading image, an hallucination

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interrogate

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to examine, to question

question

lenient

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tolerant, not strict, indulgent

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proficient

answer

skilled, expert, adept

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sloth

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laziness

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submit

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to yield to the will of another, to offer to the

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transcend

answer

to beyond the limits, to overcome

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antithesis

answer

the direct opposite

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compulsory

answer

required, enforced

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contemplate

answer

to consider, to ponder, to meditate

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despair

answer

to lose hope or confidence

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heed

answer

to pay attention to, to mind

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immaculate

answer

pure, very clean

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jeer

answer

to speak derisively or insultingly

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imply

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suggest, to hint

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lucid

answer

clear, unclouded, unambiguous

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mute

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unable to speak

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oblivious

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unaware, inattentive

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peevish

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irritable, cranky

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potent

answer

powerful, efective

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profound

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deep, not superficial

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scowl

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a look of anger or strong disaproval, frown

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sneer

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a slight raising of the upper lip expressing contempt

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solitude

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the contition of being alone, isolation

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versatile

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having many funtions or talents

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wary

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cautious

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waver

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to hesitate, to go back and forth in a decision

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amorphous

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shapeless, having no definite form

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assess

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to measure the value of something

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chaos

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confusion, a state of disorganization, anarchy

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complement

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to form to the finishing part, to go well with

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compliment

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an admiring remark, honor, regards

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conceited

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...

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conceited

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vain

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concept

answer

thought, idea, notion

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conventional

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ordinary, commonplace

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dispence

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to administer, to deal or give out portions

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ebb

answer

to shrink, diminish, dwindle

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eloquent

answer

having fluency and polish in speech

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fragile

answer

frail, easily broken

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impartial

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neutral

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impasse

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deadlock, a point where nobody can win

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mandatory

answer

required, compulsory, obligatory

question

perish

answer

to become destroyed or ruined

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prolong

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to extent, to lengthen in time

question

refine

answer

to improve or perfect, to elevate

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subside

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to sink to a lower level, to lessen or abate

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superficial

answer

shallow, lacking depth

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concur

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to agree

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deficient

answer

lacking, not up to normal standards

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delete

answer

to eliminate, to erase, to take away

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devout

answer

holy, religious

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evict

answer

to expel, to throw out a tenant

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futile

answer

useless, hopeless, not worth attempting

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gratify

answer

to please, to satisfy, to give in to what is desired

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harass

answer

to annoy persistently, to bother

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industrious

answer

hard working, conscientious, productive

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inevitable

answer

unavoidable, expected

question

innate

answer

inborn, born with

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merge

answer

to blend, to combine into one

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perturb

answer

to disturb, to bother

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predator

answer

an animal that lives by killing and eating other animals, a person who lives by stealing from others

question

proponent

answer

one who argues in favor of something, advocate

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sociable

answer

friendly

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sovereign

answer

ruler or leader

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stampede

answer

a sudden headlong rush

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subtle

answer

not easily seen, not obvious

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vague

answer

uncertain, unclear, clouded

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bestow

answer

to present as a gift of honor

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clamber

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to climb with difficulty

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coax

answer

to influence or urge through flattery

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concise

answer

brief and to the point, using few words

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conceal

answer

to hide, to keep from observation or understanding

question

deceive

answer

to cheat, to be false

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deter

answer

to hamper, to block, to get in the way

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dodge

answer

to avoid by moving quickly aside

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dwindle

answer

to diminish, to become gradually less

question

enhance

answer

to increase in value, to make better

question

exuberant

answer

excited, lively, energetic

question

fluctuate

answer

to change or vary, to rise or fall like waves

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frugal

answer

thrifty, economical, sparing

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heir

answer

one who inherits or succeeds to the property, rank or office of another

question

magnify

answer

to increase in significance, exaggerate

question

plausible

answer

appearing worthy of belief, reasonable

question

resolve

answer

to decide, to deal with successfully

question

rigorous

answer

harsh, severe, rigid

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scanty

answer

barely adequate, lacking

question

surrogate

answer

substitute

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abridge

answer

to abbreviate, to shorten, to condense

question

accomplice

answer

an assistant to a criminal break the law

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acrid

answer

having a bitter, unpleasant taste

question

adorn

answer

to decorate, to beautify

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contempt

answer

open disrespect or hatred

question

degrade

answer

to demote, to wear down

question

disarray

answer

disorder, chaos

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enthrall

answer

to hold the attention of, to captivate

question

fluster

answer

tol make nervous, confused or bothered

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heresy

answer

beliefs that go against religion

question

inkling

answer

a hint, a vague idea

question

invincible

answer

unbeatable, unconquerable

question

kindle

answer

to start a fire burning, to arouse, to stir up

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mentor

answer

a wise and loyal advisor

question

migrate

answer

to move from one place to another

question

obscure

answer

hard to understand, hidden,

question

obsolete

answer

old fashioned, no longer in use

question

throb

answer

to beat rapidly, to pound

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vigor

answer

strength, energy

question

vital

answer

full of life, animated

question

abduct

answer

to kidnap, to carry off by force

question

access

answer

permission or ability to enter or approach

question

advent

answer

coming, arrival

question

alleviate

answer

to lessen, to make easier or lighter

question

aversion

answer

dislike, hatred

question

chronic

answer

frequent, persistent

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esteem

answer

respect, admiration

question

gregarious

answer

outgoing, sociable

question

grimace

answer

a facial expression showing pain or disgust

question

introvert

answer

one who is withdrawn or somber

question

placid

answer

quiet, calm, serene

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pluck

answer

to pull off or out,

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precarious

answer

dangerously unstable, unsafe

question

recede

answer

to withdraw, to move back

question

revive

answer

to awaken, to return to life

question

ruddy

answer

reddish or rosy in appearance

question

rupture

answer

to break, to burst

question

skirmish

answer

a small encounter or fight

question

tangible

answer

touchable, meaningful, significant

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vicinity

answer

a surrounding area or neighborhood, proximity

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blatant

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obvious

question

cavity

answer

a hollow area or hole

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conform

answer

to be obedient, to go along with the crowd

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diligent

answer

hard working

question

docile

answer

easily managed

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endure

answer

to put up with, to last along time

question

eternal

answer

never-ending

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evecuate

answer

to empty, to remove

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exemplary

answer

worthy of example or praise

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hinder

answer

to hamper to block

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