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affirmation
(n) a solemn or positive declaration
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alienate
(v) to make someone previously friendly, to become unfriendly, to estrange
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benevolent
(adj) inclined to be charitable, showing good will; kindly
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deliberate
(v) to think carefully; to reflect
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delineate
(v) to sketch out or trace; to portray in words or gestures; to make sharp or vivid
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elaboration
(n) the process of working out in detail; the careful development of ideas by analysis or reason
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fanaticism
(n) excessive, irrational zeal; monomania
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haughtiness
(n) showing excessive pride or vanity; scorn
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intricate
(adj) having many complexly arranged elements; difficult or requiring effort to understand or follow
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ominous
(adj) threatening; foreboding; portentous
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rebuttal
(n) the act of offering opposing evidence or argument
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reticence
(n) reserve, uncommunicativeness
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stanch
(v) to stop the flow, particularly of blood
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trepidation
(n) alarm or dread; apprehension; fear
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vigor
(n) physical or mental strength; capacity for growth
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