Brave New World ch. 14-18

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embellished

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decorated; made more attractive

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inquisitive

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curious; questioning

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embellished

decorated; made more attractive

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inquisitive

curious; questioning

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irresolute

uncertain, indecisive

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transposed

Changed; rearranged

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recurrent

repeated, continual

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repentance

regret, remorse, sorrow

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sacrilege

disrespectful or profane behavior

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wanton

reckless

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illicit

illegal, prohibited

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impunity

freedom from punishment or blame

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platitude

an often quoted saying; a cliché

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unseeingly

rude, improper

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irksomeness

annoyance

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listlessness

fatigue, lack of energy

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providence

divine guidance

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repose

rest, relaxation

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accommodating

cooperative

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disconcerting

confusing, disturbing

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undeterred

not encouraged or put off

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vindictively

in a hurtful or spiteful way