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solipism

self centered/ egotistical , the theory that the one's thinking is the only true reality

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hedonistic

pleasure-seeking; indulgent

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sybarite

a person devoted to pleasure and luxury

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Abasement

humiliation; degradation

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capitulate

(v.) to end resistance, give up, surrender, throw in the towel

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fidelity

faithfulness; loyalty

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indignation

anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment

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banal

so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring

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subterfuge

an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something

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derision

ridicule; mockery

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lackadaisical

(adj.) lacking spirit or interest, halfhearted

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elide

to leave out

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hegemony

leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others.

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subsume

to include, incorporate

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malaise

a vague feeling of physical discomfort or uneasiness

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immemorial

going deep into the past before history, knowledge, or memory; primordial

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utile

useful

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accost

to approach and speak to first; to confront in a challenging or aggressive way

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entreaty

a plea, an earnest request

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aggregate

gather; accumulate

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halcyon

calm; pleasant

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snits

a fit of irritation; a sulk.

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piquant

a strong, stimulating taste

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inure

to harden; accustom; become used to

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brevity

briefness; short duration

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acrimony

ill-natured, bitter hostility

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deleterious

harmful, injurious

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catatonic

characterized by a marked lack of movement, activity, or expression