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Spurn

Reject with disdain or contempt. To kick something away with disdain.

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Forsake

Abandoned or deserted (someone or something).

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Annihilation

Complete destruction or obliteration.

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Contrasting

Differing in a way that shows distinctions.

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Immemorable

Ancient; beyond memory or record.

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Endure

Suffered or tolerated through hardship.

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Theoretician

A person who develops, studies, or specializes in theories, especially in academic, scientific, philosophical, or political fields.

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Infiltration

The act of secretly entering to gain access or control.

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Saboteur

A person who engages in sabotage.

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Flinch

Make a quick, nervous movement as an instinctive reaction to fear, pain or surprise.

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Eternal

Lasting forever or indefinitely.

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Differentiate

To recognize or show the difference between two or more things.

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Theatrical

Exaggerated and dramatic in behavior.

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Hocus-pocus

Meaningless talk or trickery; deception.

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Posterity

All future generations of people.

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Cringe

Shrinking in fear or servility. To feel embarrassed.

<p><span>Shrinking in fear or servility. To feel embarrassed.</span></p>
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Procession

A number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly way.

<p><span>A number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly way.</span></p>
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Splendor

Magnificent appearance or display.

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rebuke

To critcize sharply, scold, or express strong disapproval of someone for their action.

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Bound

Obligated or heading toward something. To move quickly by leaping or jumping.

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Inherit

Receive something from a predecessor.

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Absurdity

The quality of being ridiculous or unreasonable.

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Deprecate

To express disapproval or discourage something, often in a polite, mild, or formal way–not to insult or harshly criticize

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Assured

Confident; guaranteed.

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Contempt

Disdain or scorn for something considered unworthy.

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Lament

To express grief or sorrow; a passionate expression of grief.

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Base

Adjective: Morally low, dishonorable, or without principles.

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Preliminary

Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

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Afloat

Floating; in circulation; financially solvent.

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Buoy

Kept afloat; uplifted or supported (often emotionally).

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Grandiose

Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, but often in a way that is over-the-top or unrealistic.

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Sanguine

Optimistic or positive, especially in difficult situations; blood-red.

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Specious

Superficially plausible but actually wrong; misleadingly attractive.

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Legitimacy

Lawfulness or authenticity; conformity to rules or standards.

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Spectacle

A visually striking performance or display; an event attracting attention.

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Grasping

Greedy or eager to gain something; clutching. Negative connotation.

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Practical

Concerned with actual use or practice; sensible and realistic.

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Continuity

Uninterrupted connection or succession; consistency.

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Assurance

Confidence or certainty; a guarantee or pledge.

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Solemn

Serious and dignified; formal and somber.

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Skeptic

A person inclined to doubt or question accepted opinions.

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Attitude

A settled way of thinking or feeling, often reflected in behavior.

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Maim

To injure or disable severely, often permanently.

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Loathe

To feel intense dislike or disgust for.

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Reactionary

Opposing political or social change; extremely conservative.

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Emblem

Symbol or object representing something else; distinctive badges.

<p>Symbol or object representing something else; distinctive badges.</p>
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Fathom

To understand something deeply or completely, especially something mysterious or difficult.

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Envisage

Contemplated or visualized as a future possibility. UK envision.

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Decry

To publicly denounce or criticize. Denounce: To publicly declare to be wrong or evil.

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Etiquette

Conventional rules of polite behavior in society or a group.

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Expatiate

Speaking or writing at length or in detail.

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Vague

Unclear, uncertain, or indefinite in expression or meaning.

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Linen

 A durable fabric made from flax fibers, commonly used for clothing, bedding, and household textiles.

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Simultaneous

Occurring or operating at the same time.

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Palatable

pleasant to taste; (of an action or proposal) acceptable or satisfactory.

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Attribute

Regarding something as caused by or belonging to.

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Defile

Made impure or desecrated; violated.

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Testimony

A formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law or as evidence.

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Eminently

To a high & notable degree; very; prominently.

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Attune

To bring into harmonoy or agreement; to make receptive or aware.

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Palpable

So intense or obvious that it seems almost tangible or can be physically felt.

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Immoral

Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; unethical.

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Inexorable

Impossible to stop or prevent; unyielding.

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Vicious

Deliberately cruel or violent. immoral.

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Martyr

A person who is killed or endures great suffering for their beliefs, especially religious or moral ones. Sometimes used for someone who exaggerates suffering to gain sympathy.

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conglomerate

A large corporation made up of several different companies or business units operating in various industries, often formed by mergers or acquisitions.

<p><span>A large corporation made up of several different companies or business units operating in various industries, often formed by mergers or acquisitions.</span></p>
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Extol

To praise someone or something  highly or enthusiastically.

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Writ

A formal written order issued by a court or other legal authority, directing someone to act or refrain from acting in a certain way.

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Tenacious

Holding firmly to something, such as a belief, goal, or task; persistent and determined.

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Heresy

Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox doctrine, especially religious.

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Startle

To cause a sudden shock or surprise, often making someone jump or react quickly.

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Constancy

Steadfastness or loyalty; unchanging quality.

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Repressive

The act of restraining or suppressing people’s freedom, rights, or actions, often by force or authority.

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Profundity

Great depth of insight or knowledge; intellectual depth.

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Profound

Very great or intense; having deep insight or significance.