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Ubiquitous
Existing or being everywhere at the same time: constantly encountered
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Anecdote
(Noun) A usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
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Eclectic
(adj.) Deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources; “Universities offering an eclectic mix of courses.”
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Mercurial
(Adj.) Characterized by rapid and unpredictable changeableness of mood
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unfathomable
verb- 1. Understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought.
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Indelible
Adj: Incapable about being removed / erased - permanent
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Ephemeral
adj. Fleeting, transitory, not-permanent, lasting for a short amount of time.
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Antithesis
-noun- The opposite reality, the contrast, the alternative
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Assiduous
(Adj.) : Showing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
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Resplendent
: Shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
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Emulate
(Verb): to strive to equal or excel
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Scour
To search (something) carefully and thoroughly. Usually associated with moving quickly
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Rebuke
(verb, or noun) Sharp, stern disapproval; reproof reprimand
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Serendipity
Luck that takes the form of finding valuable or pleasant things that are not looked for
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Nebulous
(Adjective) of, relating to, or resembling a mist/ a cloud
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Solace
Someone or something that gives a feeling of comfort to a person who is experiencing grief, sadness, or anxiety
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Gregarious
(Adjective) Tending to associate with others of one’s kind/ marked by or indicating a liking for companionship
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Exacerbate
To make more violent, bitter, or servere
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Cacophony
A harsh discordant mixture of sounds
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Lethargic
Affected by lack of energy and

enthusiasm; sluggish and apathetic
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wistful 
to be full of or to inspire yearning or desire tinged with melancholy, can also mean “suggestive of sad thoughtfulness.”
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Onerous
 “involving, imposing, or constituting a burden.” It typically describes something that is difficult and unpleasant to do or deal with.
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Predilection
“a natural liking for something” or “a tendency to do or to be attracted to something.”
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Formidable
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable
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Auspicious
Promising success : favorable
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Fraught
Causing or characterized by emotional distress or tension : uneasy.
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Elusive
Difficult or impossible to find or catch
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Quotidian
Of or occurring every day; daily.
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Nihilistic
__~~R~~____ejecting__ all religious and moral principles in the belief that life is __meaningless__.
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Vapid
Offering nothing that is __stimulating__ or challenging.
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Scrutinize
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
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Marginalize           
The act of treating a person or group as though they are insignificant by isolating and/or disempowering them.
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Unfettered
 not controlled or restricted : free, unrestrained.