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Indolent
Habitually lazy or avoiding work
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Sluggish
Moving or operating slowly, lacking energy
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Agitated
Feeling nervous, upset, or troubled
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Ecstatic
Extremely happy or delighted
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Leisurely
Done in a relaxed or unhurried way
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Optimistic
Hopeful and confident about the future
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Perilous
Dangerous or risky
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Hazardous
Dangerous or risky to health or safety
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Flout
To openly disregard or mock a rule or law
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Scoff
To mock or show disrespect
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Jeer
To mock or taunt someone in a mean way
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Prevaricate
To speak or act in an evasive or misleading way
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Veracity
Truthfulness or accuracy
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Deft
Quick and skillful in movement or action
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Clumsy
Lacking skill or grace in movement
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Menagerie
A collection of animals or a variety of things
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Philatelist
A person who collects stamps
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Etymologist
A person who studies the origin and history of words
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Antidote
A substance that counteracts the effects of poison or disease
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Foible
A minor flaw or weakness in a person's character
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Altar
A raised platform or table used for religious rituals
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Alter
To change or modify something
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Altercate
To argue or quarrel
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Oust
To force someone out of a position or place
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Somnolent
Drowsy or sleepy
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Laconic
Using few words; concise
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Terse
Brief and direct in speech, often curt
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Curt
Rudely brief in speech or manner
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Sagacious
Wise; having keen insight
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Clairvoyance

The ability to gain information about an object person or event through extrasensory perception(beyond normal senses)

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Intemperance

Lack of moderation,or self restraint especially in drinking

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Placating
Trying to make someone less angry or upset
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Appeasing
Calming or soothing someone's anger or demands
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Diffusing
Spreading or dispersing something widely
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Concluding
Bringing something to an end
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Reprehension
Strong disapproval or criticism
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Repartee
A quick, witty reply or exchange of remarks
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Repository
A place where things are stored or kept
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Rendezvous
A pre-arranged meeting
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Homogeneous
Consisting of parts that are all of the same kind
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Orthodox

Conforming to established beliefs or traditional views.(old thinking)

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Vague
Not clear or definite
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Varied
Including different types or elements
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Mystic
Related to the supernatural or mysterious
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Alluring
Attractive or fascinating
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Remorseful
Feeling regretful or guilty for a wrong action
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Pacifist
A person who believes in peaceful resolutions and opposes war
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Deadlock
A situation where no progress is made due to opposing factors
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Recluse

A person who prefers to live in isolation(solitude)

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Liberality

The quality of being generous or open-minded and always welcome new ideas

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Lassitude

A state of physical or mental weariness(tiredness)

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Latitude

The distance north or south of the equator or freedom or flexibility

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Levity
Light-heartedness or lack of seriousness
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Effrontery
Extreme shamelessness, boldness, and rudeness
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Sabotaged
Deliberately damaged or destroyed something
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Subverted(subversive)

Undermined or attempted to overthrow the authority or stability of something

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Whiny
Complaining or expressing dissatisfaction in a high-pitched voice
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Binge
To indulge in an activity to excess, often related to food or entertainment
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Evanescent
Lasting for only a short period
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Refuted
Proved something to be false or incorrect
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Encrusted
Covered with a layer of something, usually hard or crusty
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Ambiguous
Having more than one possible meaning; unclear
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Tenacious
Holding firm or persistent in attitude or action
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Alacritous
Eager and quick to respond or act
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Injudicious
Lacking good judgment or wisdom
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Crystallize
To make something clear or definite, or to form into a crystal
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Cryptic
Having a hidden or obscure meaning
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Mitigate
To make something less severe, harmful, or painful
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Expedite
To speed up or accelerate the progress of something
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Perpetrate
To commit or carry out a harmful or illegal act
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Prolixity
The quality of being excessively wordy or long-winded
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Succinctness
The quality of being brief and clear in speech or writing
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Veracity
Conformity to facts or truthfulness
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Verbalization
The act of expressing thoughts or feelings in words
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Jocular
Characterized by joking or humor
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Crestfallen
Feeling disappointed, sad, or dejected
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Gaily
In a cheerful or lively manner
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Plunder
To steal or rob goods, often during a violent act
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Shield
An object used for protection
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Redeem
To compensate for or make up for a mistake or fault
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Discredit
To harm the reputation or validity of something or someone
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Evade
To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery
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Voluble
Speaking fluently, readily, or with great enthusiasm
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Refined
Free from impurities; sophisticated or cultured
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Articulate
Able to express thoughts clearly and effectively
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Effusive
Overflowing with emotion or enthusiasm
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Forlorn
Feeling sad and lonely
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Solitary
Alone or without companions
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Desolate
Empty and without people
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Hoarse
Having a rough or harsh voice
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Scanty(iota)

Very little in amount
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Emporium
A large retail store
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Outflow
The act of flowing out
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Acuteness
Sharpness or intensity
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Chile
A country in South America
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Overdue
Not done or paid on time
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Elapsed
Passed or gone by
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Pandemic
A disease spreading worldwide
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Impose
To force something on someone
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Assimilation
The process of absorbing ideas or culture