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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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15

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

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