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Clamour

A loud outcry, noise, or public demand.

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Prodigious

Remarkably great in size, amount, or degree; extraordinary.

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Seditious

Encouraging rebellion or resistance against authority or government.

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Incendiary

Intended to stir up conflict, violence, or strong emotions; also capable of causing fire.

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Libel

A false written statement that damages someone's reputation.

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Cognizable

Capable of being known, understood, or recognized by a court or authority.

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Vigour (Vigor)

Physical strength, energy, or enthusiasm.

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Odium

General hatred, disapproval, or public condemnation.

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Inviolable

Never to be broken, violated, or dishonored.

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Abridged

Shortened without losing the essential content.

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Luminousness

The quality of emitting or reflecting light; brightness.

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Apprehension

Anxiety about something that may happen; understanding of something.

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Solicitous

Showing concern, care, or attentiveness toward others.

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Ameliorated

Improved or made better.

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Pernicious

Extremely harmful or destructive, often gradually.

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Expedients

Practical methods or means used to achieve a purpose, especially quickly.

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Efficacy

The ability to produce a desired result; effectiveness.

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Salutary

Producing a beneficial or positive effect.

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Patronage

Support, encouragement, or financial aid given by a patron.

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Felicity

Great happiness; an appropriate or pleasing expression.

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Foreboding

A feeling that something bad is about to happen.

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Censured

Criticized or formally condemned.

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Dearth

A scarcity or lack of something.

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Reveries

Daydreams; pleasant thoughts or fantasies.

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Adverse

Unfavorable; harmful or opposed.

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Vehement

Showing strong feeling, force, or passion.

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Acquiesced

Accepted something reluctantly but without protest.

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Fortuitous

Happening by chance; accidental.

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Licentiousness

Lack of moral restraint, especially in sexual behavior.

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Unequivocally

Without doubt; clearly and unambiguously.

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Unbosom

To reveal one's private thoughts or feelings.

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Salutary

Producing a beneficial or positive effect.

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Demagogues

Leaders who gain support by appealing to emotions and prejudices rather than reason.

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Solemnity

Seriousness, dignity, or formality.

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Subterfuge

Deceit used to hide one's true intentions or actions.

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Malignant

Harmful, dangerous, or characterized by ill will.

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Odium

General or widespread hatred, disapproval, or disgrace.

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Usurpation

The act of taking power or a position illegally or by force.

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Asperity

Harshness or severity in manner, tone, or conditions.

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Subversive

Seeking to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority.

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Verily

Truly; certainly.

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Aggrandizement

The process of increasing power, wealth, rank, or reputation.

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Candour

Honesty and openness in expression; frankness.

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Auspices

Support, guidance, protection, or sponsorship.

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Odious

Extremely unpleasant; deserving hatred or strong dislike.

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Coalesce

To come together and form one group, mass, or whole.

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Censured

Formally criticized or condemned.

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Requisite

Required; necessary for a particular purpose.