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Importunity
persistence, especially to the point of annoyance
Deference
humble submission and respect
Vaunt
boast about or praise excessively
Redress
Remedy or set right
Perpetuate
Make continue indefinitely
Renounce
formally declare one's abandonment of something
Trenchant
Vigorous or incisive in expression or style/Having a sharp edge
Portend
Be a sign or warning that something big is likely to happen
Conversant
familiar with or knowledgeable about something
Fervent
having or displaying a passionate intensity
Forbear
politely or patiently restrain an impulse to do something; refrain
Effect
Cause something to happen
Shrewd
Having or showing sharp powers of judgement/Piercingly cold
Gallant
Brave or heroic/Giving special attention or respect towards women
Morose
Sullen and ill-tempered
Incorrigible
Not able to be corrected, improved or reformed
Ostentatious
Designed to impress or attract notice
Magnanimous
Generous and forgiving, especially towards less powerful or rival people
Discreet
Individually sensitive and distinct
Overbearing
Overcome by emotional pressure or physical force/Unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering
Venerable
respected because of age
Obscurity
the state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant
Irresolute
showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain
Supplication
the action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly
Eminent
famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession
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