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pseudonym
a false name used by an author; a pen name
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condescend
to do something one feels is beneath oneself
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blase
unexcited or bored about something already experienced repeatedly
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facade
the front of a building
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redundant
wordy or needlessly repetitive
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libel
the publishing of false info that harms a person's reputation
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haughty
proud of one's appearance or accomplishments to the point of looking down on others
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glib
characterized by a smooth, easy manner of speaking that often suggest insincerity or thoughtlessness
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endow
to provide with a talent or quality
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disdain
an attitude or feeling of contempt; scorn
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expulsion
the act or condition of being forced to leave
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ominous
threatening harm or evil; menacing
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divulge
to reveal; make known
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averse
having a feeling of dislike or distaste for something
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mortify
to humiliate or embarrass
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detract
to lessen what is admirable or worthwhile about something
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elation
a feeling of great joy or pride
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nullify
to make legally ineffective; cancel
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improvise
to compose, perform, or provide without preparation; invent
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interim
the period of time in between; meantime
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designate
to name to an office or duty; appoint
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simulate
to act or look like; imitate
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secular
not directly related to religion; not spiritual; worldly
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cursory
done quickly and without attention to detail
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shun
to keep away from; avoid consistently
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latent
present but hidden or inactive
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deviate
to turn aside or stray, as from a path, direction, or standard
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