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Hysterical

uncontrollably emotional

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Distraught

distracted; deeply agitated

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Premonition

a feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event, a forewarning

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Banter

an exchange of light, playful, teasing remarks; good-natured raillery

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Clamor

a loud uproar, as from a crowd of people

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Vulnerable

capable of or susceptible to being wounded or hurt

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Propaganda

information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution, nation, etc.

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Frantic

desperate or wild with excitement, passion, fear, pain, etc.; frenzied

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Vulgarity

characterized by ignorance of or lack of good breeding or taste

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Distribute

to divide and give out in shares

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Hibernation

to withdraw or be in seclusion

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Secularism

the view that public education and other matters of civil policy should be conducted without the introduction of a religious element

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Nominal

being trifling in comparison with the actual value; minimal

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Edict

a decree issued by a sovereign or other authority

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Gala

a festive occasion; celebration; special entertainment

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Advocacy

the act of pleading for, supporting, or recommending

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Negotiate

to deal or bargain with another or others

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Charlatan

  • a person who pretends or claims to have more knowledge or skill than he \n or she possesses; quack

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Bewilderment

a state of being completely puzzled or confused; perplexed

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Halal

(of an animal or its meat) slaughtered or prepared in the manner prescribed by \n Islamic law

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Solace

comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort

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Traumatize

to produce physical or psychological injury or pain

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Political

of, relating to, or involving the state or its government

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Asylum

a temporary refuge granted political offenders, especially in a foreign embassy

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Rehabilitation

to restore to a condition of good health, ability to work, or the like

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Lament

to feel or express sorrow or regret for

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Besieged

to crowd around; crowd in upon; surround

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Daunting

to overcome with fear; intimidate

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