People of good social position, specifically (in the UK) the class of people next below the nobility in position and birth
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Treason
The crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government
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Reconcile
Restore friendly relations between
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Rage
Violent, uncontrollable anger
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Feign
Pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury)
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Malicious
Intending or intended to do harm; characterized by the desire to do evil
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Principle
A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning
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Strive
Make great efforts to achieve or obtain something
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Lamentable
Deplorably bad or unsatisfactory
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Guise
An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something
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Affirmative
Agreeing with a statement or to a request
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Lawful
Conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law or rules
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Covetous
Having or showing a great desire to possess something, typically something belonging to someone else
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Stile
An arrangement of steps that allows people but not animals to climb over a fence or wall
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Diffidence
Modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence
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Bitter
(of people or their feelings or behavior) angry, hurt, or resentful because of one's bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment
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Moderate
Make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent
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Doleful
Expressing sorrow; mournful
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Valiant
Possessing or showing courage or determination
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Rogue
A dishonest or unprincipled man; a person whose behavior one disapproves of but who is nonetheless likable or attractive (often used as a playful term of reproof)