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adulterate
render poorer in quality by adding another substance; degrade, spoil
ascertain
find out for certain, made sure of; find out, discover
cajole
convince someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery; maneuver, coax
condescend
show feelings of superiority; patronizing
copious
abundant is supply or quantity; abundant, plentiful
corroborate
confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding); confirm, verify
dictum
a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source; proclamation, direction
egalitarian
relating to or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities; equal, equalitarian
exaltation
a feeling or state of extreme happiness; joy, elation
fortuitous
happening by accident or chance rather than design; chance, unexpected
imperious
assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering; commanding, peremptory
insinuate
suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect or unpleasant way; imply, suggest
mutinous
refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority; rebellious, insubordinate
prevailing
existing at a particular time; current having most appeal or influence; prevalent
punctilious
showing great attention to detail or correct behavior; meticulous, careful
rapport
a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well; bond, empathy
scrutinize
examine or inspect closely and thoroughly; inspect, scan
taciturn
reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little; untalkative, quiet
ungainly
awkward, clumsy
vilify
talk or write about in an abusively disparaging manner; belittle, disparage
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