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accommodate
v. to oblige; to provide a service or favor; to fit
disrepute
n. the absence or loss of reputation
impervious
adj. completely resistant to penetration; unaffected
squalid
adj. having a dirty or lowly appearance
truncate
v. to cut short
consolidate
v. to combine into a whole; to strengthen
flaunt
v. to display ostentatiously; to show off; to boast
deter
v. to prevent or discourage from acting by means of fear or doubt
demographics
n. to distribution of human population groups
autonomy
n. independence; self-government
demeanor
n. outward behavior, esp. that reveals one’s personality or attitudee
vindicate
v. to clear of blame with supporting arguments or proof
iniquity
n. extreme immorality or injustice; wickedness
incapacitate
adj. to make unable to function in normal activities; disable
salutary
adj. beneficial; favorable to health
lore
n. knowledge about a particular subject, esp. of a traditional or popular nature
innate
adj. possessed at birth; inborn
drivel
n. stupid or childish talk
predilection
n. a special liking for something; a preference
trace
n. a faint amount
disparage
v. to speak in a disapproving or slighting manner; to belittle
trove
n. a collection of valuable items
jut
v. to stick out; project
escalate
v. to increase or intensify
congenial
adj. suited to one’s needs or nature; friendly; sympathetic
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