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Bigot

onewho is intolerant toward those holding different opinions or beliefs.

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Expunge

to erase or remove completely.

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Candid

truthful and straightforward in speech or expression.

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Argot

a specialized words or phrases used by a particular group of people.

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Negligence

failure to take proper care in doing something, resulting in damage or injury.

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Appease

to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands or satisfying their needs.

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Strident

loud and harsh; presenting opinions in a forceful way.

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Chaos

a state of complete disorder

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Augment

to make something greater by adding to it; to increase.

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Jingoism

extreme patriotism, often favoring aggressive foreign policy. It involves an exaggerated sense of national superiority and a willingness to use military force.

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Rancor

extreme hatred or ill will

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Inexorable

impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.

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extol

to praise highly

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clement

mild or merciful in disposition or character

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cliche

an overused expression or idea that lacks originality.

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adamant

refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.

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diffident

modest or shy due to a lack of self-confidence.

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opus

a great work, especially in music or literature.

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ostensible

stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.

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disparity

a great difference or inequality between two or more things.