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abstruse
difficult to understand
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dissonant
harsh and disagreeable in sound
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advocate
to speak in support of something
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philanthropic
donating to charity
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disdain
a feeling of contempt
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resolve
to make a firm decision; to fond a solution to
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wield
to handle (for example a tool); to exert (for example power)
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rankle
to cause persistent irritation; to feel or express irritation or resentment
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aegis
a protection; sponsorship
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advent
a coming or an arrival, esp. of something very important
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alleviate
to reduce pain, esp. temporarily or without removing its cause
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prone
tending or likely to do something; lying face down
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progeny
children or descendants
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ethics
the standards or rules government proper conduct
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plastic
capable of being shaped or molded; easily influenced
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savor
to taste or smell, esp. with pleasure
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demote
to reduce to lower rank
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daunt
to make afraid; to intimidate
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scathing
very harsh in something, like a remark
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rout
an overwhelming defeat; a disorderly retreat or flight following a defeat
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malign
to talk badly of something or someone
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mimic
to copy closely, esp. with intent to ridicule
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inadvertent
unintentional; accidental
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beckon
to signal or summon, as by nodding or waving
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bizarre
very odd in manner; grotesque; strange
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resonant
strong and deep in tone
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neologism
new word or phrase
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libertine
one who lived an immoral life
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prestige
fame or importance based on reputation or achievement
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stifle
to interrupt or cut off; to keep in or hold back; to suffocate or smother
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articulate
able to express oneself clearly and effectively
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grandiloquent
using excessively fancy or pompous words
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trifle
something that lacks significance or worth
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prospect
the outlook for the future; a view, of scenery
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confer
to consult; to present as a gift or honor
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conspicuous
easy to notice; obvious; apparent
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deadlock
a tie; a standstill
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debilitated
showing impairment of energy or strength
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predicament
a troublesome or embarrassing situation
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autonomy
independence; self-government
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cognition
the process of knowing; perception purging of the emotions
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catharsis
purging of the emotions
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flourish
to blossom; to grow vigorously; to prosper
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elocution
the art of public speaking, with attention to delivery
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