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aberration
- noun
- the act of departing from the right, normal, or usual course.
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ad hoc
- noun
- not planned, just done on a needly basis
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bane
- noun
- a source of harm or ruin
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bathos
- noun
- the sudden appearance of a silly idea or event in a book, movie discussion, etc., that is serious in tone
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cantankerous
- adjective
- difficult or irritating to deal with
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casuistry
the application of general ethical principles to particular cases of conscience or conduct.
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depredation
- noun
- the act of preying upon or plundering; robbery; ravage.
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empathy
- noun
- the intellectual identification with or vicarious experiencing of the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes ofanother.
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harbinger
- noun
- anything that foreshadows a future event; omen; sign:
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hedonism
- noun
- the doctrine that pleasure or happiness is the highest good.
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malcontent
- adj
- not satisfied or content with currently prevailing conditions or circumstances.
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mellifluous
- adj
- sweetly or smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding:
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nepotism
- noun
- favoritism for one's family
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pander
- noun
- a person who caters to or profits from the weaknesses or vices of others.
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peccadillo
- noun
- a small sin or offense
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piece de resistance
- noun
- the main dish or attraction; the centerpiece
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syndrome
- noun
- a group of symptoms that together are characteristic of a specific disorder,disease, or the like.
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