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wistful

having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing

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languid

displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and
relaxed

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exculpate

show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing

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irascible

easily made angry

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Sagacious

having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment

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propinquity

the state of being close to someone or something; proximity

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erudition

knowledge acquired by study, research, etc.; learning; scholarship

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blithe

joyous, merry, or gay in disposition; glad; cheerful

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nascent

beginning to exist or develop

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assuage

to make milder or less severe; relieve; ease; mitigate

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onus

used to refer to something that is one's duty or responsibility

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germane

relevant to a subject under consideration

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dichotomy

a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being
opposed or entirely different

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tawdry

showy but cheap and of poor quality

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perfunctory

carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection (usually an action or a gesture)

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disdain

the feeling that someone is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt

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impugn

dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive; call into question

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ubiquitous

present, appearing, or found everywhere

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effusive

expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner

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Altruism

the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or
devotion to the welfare of others

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