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aggravate

make a bad situation worse

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ferociously

intensely or savagely aggressive

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alleviate

make a problem less severe

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adverse

having a negative or harmful effect

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opine

to express an opinion or belief

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inadvertently

not intentionally; by accident

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school of thought

a particular philosophy or set of beliefs held by a group of people.

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dissent

the expression or holding of opinions that differ from a prevailing idea or belief.

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animosity

strong hostility or hatred towards someone.

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prejudice

a preconceived opinion not based on reason or actual experience, often leading to discrimination.

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11

destroy the object of somebody’s affection

to cause emotional pain or distress to someone by ending a relationship or destroying something they cherish.

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relentless

showing no signs of stopping or lessening; persistent and unyielding.

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compound

a substance formed from two or more elements that are chemically bonded together.

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venture

to undertake a risky or daring journey or project.

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asset

a resource owned by an individual or entity that holds economic value.

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revenue

the income generated from normal business operations, often from the sale of goods and services.

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consumption

the use of goods and services by households or individuals.

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consumerism

the social and economic ideology that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts.

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generative

related to the production or creation of something, often used in the context of generating income or ideas.

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admissible

acceptable or allowable, especially in a legal context.

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admission

the act of allowing someone to enter a place or organization, or the right to enter.

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22

moribund

in a state of decline or near death, often used to describe industries or economies that are failing.

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diminution

the reduction or decrease in size, extent, or importance of something.

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resurgence

the revival or increase in activity, popularity, or success of something that had been declining.

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25

assertion

a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.

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arbiter

a person who settles disputes or has ultimate authority in a matter.

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marginal

considered insignificant or of minimal importance.

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incursion

an invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one.

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staggering

extremely impressive or shocking in amount, size, or degree.

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moulding

a process of shaping materials or the decorative strips used to enhance architectural features.

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spurn

to reject with disdain or contempt.

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