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appease

  • calm someone down

  • satisfy a demand or desire

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arbitrary

  • determined by chance, not reason

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archaic

  • ancient or outmoded; out of date

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clamorous

  • characterized by extremely loud noise

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explicable

  • able to be explained or understood

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hyperbole

  • exaggeration to make a point or be funny

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dearth

  • lack of something in a particular area

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immutable

  • not capable of being changed

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indefatigable

  • highly determined; resistent to tiring out

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indolent

  • habitually lazy; averse to activity

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insular

  • limited in outlook or experience; narrow

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intransigent

  • refusing to compromise; stubborn

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intrepid

  • resolutely fearless; brave

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irreverent

  • lacking proper respect or seriousness

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loathe

  • dislike greatly, often with disgust

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malign

  • evil and harmful

  • speak about someone in a bitter and critical manner

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malleable

  • changeable or flexible; capable of being influenced


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neophyte

  • an amateur or novice in a field

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plastic

  • capable of being molded; flexible

    • artificial; unnatural

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platitude

  • a trite or banal remark or statement

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prescient

  • possessing foresight of upcoming events


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pristine

  • in its original, unspoiled state

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reproach

  • express criticism towards; reprimand

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robust

  • capable of surviving despite adverse conditions

  • (of an object, person, or organization) strong and powerful

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salubrious

  • promoting health or well-being

  • (of a place or accommodation) pleasant

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sanction

  • authorize; permit

  • penalize; punish

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sedulous

  • paying attention to details; diligent

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soporific

  • causing sleep or lethargy

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stern

  • hard, harsh, or severe in manner

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tendentious

  • biased toward a particular view, often a provocative one