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assuage
to make something unpleasant less severe / intense
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taciturn
silent; not talkative
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imprudent
not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash
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epic
to describe something historically important, lasting, and complex
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repertoire
a stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform.
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malevolent
having or showing a wish to do evil to others
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predilection
A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something
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nebulous
hazy; vague; uncertain
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indigenous
originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
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covey
A small flock of birds
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entailment
a legal situation regarding the use of inherited property
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vexation
the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
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mortify
to hurt someone's feelings deeply; to cause embarrassment or humiliation; to subdue or discipline by self-denial or suffering
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expound
To explain or discuss in detail
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dimunitive
very small
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discern
perceive or recognize (something)
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fractious
(adj.) tending to be troublesome; unruly, quarrelsome, contrary; unpredictable
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benign
kind and gentle, not cancerous
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infallible
free from error; absolutely dependable
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ensue
(v.) to follow in order, come immediately after and as a result
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myopic
(adj.) nearsighted; lacking a broad, realistic view of a situation; lacking foresight or discernment
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tacit
understood or implied without being stated
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placid
calm, peaceful
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prowess
(n.) distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability
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elucidate
to make clear, to explain
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magisterial
having or showing great authority
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asinine
extremely stupid or foolish
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ascertain
find (something) out for certain; make sure of
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uncouth
lacking good manners, refinement, or grace
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benevolence
kindness, generosity, charity
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edification
the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually
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vigil
(n.) a watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention
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acrimonious
d(adj.) stinging, bitter in temper or tone
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venue
location
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feral
wild, savage
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innate
inborn; natural
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aggregation
A large group or collection of people, animals, or things.
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mollified
appease the anger or anxiety of (someone)
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deigned
do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity
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corroborate
(v.) to confirm, make more certain, bolster, substantiate, verify
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ambidextrous
able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical
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tenet
(n.) an opinion, belief, or principle held to be true
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articulate
able to speak clearly and expressively
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bode
(v.) to be an omen of; to indicate by signs
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diligent
hardworking, industrious, not lazy
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contentious
quarrelsome, inclined to argue
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enamored
Fond of; feeling love towards
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venerable
respected because of age
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temerity
rashness, boldness
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volition
will; conscious choice
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aridity
being without moisture; extremely dry; parched
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vehement
(adj.) intense, forceful, powerful