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abominate
find repugnant
acculturation
the adoption of the behavior patterns of one's surroundings
adventitious
associated by chance and not an integral part
ascribe
attribute or credit to
circuitous
deviating from a straight course
commiserate
feel or express sympathy or compassion
enjoin
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something
expiate
make amends for
ferment
cause to undergo the breakdown of sugar into alcohol
inadvertent
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
nominal
relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name
noncommittal
refusing to bind oneself to a particular course of action
peculate
appropriate fraudulently for one's own use
proclivity
a natural inclination
sang-froid
great coolness and composure under strain
seditious
arousing to action or rebellion
tenuous
lacking substance or significance
vitriolic
harsh, bitter, or malicious in tone
wheedle
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
expedite
process fast and efficiently
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