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Abstract
existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence
Divert
To course something to change course or turn direction
Admonish
Warn someone firmly, scold
"That's the pot calling the kettle black"
refers to a hypocrite
Panacea
a cure for everything
Ambiguous
unclear meaning, double meaning
Emulate
to mimic or imitate
Precarious
dangerously likely to fall or collapse, uncertain
Analogy
comparing two things to explain or clarify
Eradicate
to destroy utterly
Preclude
to prevent something from happening, make it impossible to happen
Belligerent
aggresive/hostile
Anarchy
a state of disorder due to an absence of authority
Coalition
an alliance for combined action (usually political or military)
Hypothetical
a supposed situation, not necessarily real or true
Relinquish
voluntarily give up or set free
"To turn a blind eye"
to see something but pretend not to
Imminent
about to happen
Resilient
able to withstand or recover from difficulties quickly
Indigenous
native
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