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cardinal
Of prime importance; principle, pivotal.
That was the ___ point of his proposal; everything else hinged on it.
His ___ rule is what goes around, comes around.
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Figment
Invention of the mind; something imagined, myth.
The science-fiction story was a ___ of a fertile mind.
Mickey Mouse was a profitable ___ of Walt Disney's imagination.
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Muse
To consider thoughtfully; Ponder, reflect.
Let's ___ over this idea before we act on it.
Mary ___ peacefully after hearing about the successful merger.
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Negligible
So small or unimportant that one may disregard it; minor, of little account.
The moisture in hot desert air is ___.
Since you have such little invested, your risk is _____.
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Reproach
To blame for something wrong; expressed disapproval.
His performance on the project was above ____.
Lydia ____ John for ignoring her during football season.
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Spasmodic
Sudden, but short-lived; fitful, variable.
Hanks ____ efforts won't please a boss who likes consistency.
On cold days, my battery only provides ___ power.
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Spurn
To reject with scorn; snub, decline.
The star quarterback ___ an offer of mere million a year.
I'm really insulted; they ___ our proposal without even reading it.
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Discharge
To perform as a duty; fulfill, execute.
She's a model officer who ___ her duties perfectly.
The Senate ___ it's duty by ratifying the treaty.
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Dissident
One who differs in thought or opinion.
We would have total agreement at board meetings except for Tom, who is such a ____.
She was a ____ author during the soviet period.
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Envoy
Anyone entrusted with a mission; an agent, a representative.
Don't send your ___; I would rather talk to you in person.
Lydia is the perfect ____ to send to this negotiation; she thinks on her feet, and is completely loyal to our company.
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