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abhor

(v) regard with disgust and hatred

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begrudge

(v) envy (someone) the possession of the enjoyment of (something); give reluctantly or resentfully

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callous

(adj) showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others

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decorous

(adj) in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained

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egregious

outstandingly bad; shocking

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fallacious

(adj) based on a mistaken belief

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gambit

(n) a device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage

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qualm

(n) an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one’s own conduct, a misgiving

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rancorous

(adj) characterized by bitterness or esentment

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sagacious

(adj) having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; shrewd

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temerity

(n) excessive confidence or boldness; audacity

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ubiquitous

(adj) present, appearing, or found everywhere

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vacillate

(v) alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive

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wry

(adj) using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor

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xenophobia

(n) dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries

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zeal

(n) great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective

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