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recede
to move back or retreat
pliable
easily bent or easily influenced
allocate
to set apart for a special purpose
emulate
to copy; to try to equal or excel
opulent
wealthy, luxurious, or grandiose
intrepid
brave and adventurous
ascertain
to determine; to find something out
sporadic
occurring occasionally or in irregular, random instances
contiguous
sharing a common border; touching
abdicate
to give up a position, power, or right