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Anarchist

an advocate or participant in anarchism, the belief that there should be no formal laws or government.

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Graven

carved, engraved, as in graven into something..

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Lamentation

The act of crying in sorrow and grief; deep expression of sadness or mourning.

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Transgress

To go beyond or over (a limit or boundary); exceed or overstep.

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Misgive

 To be suspicious, hesitant, apprehensive, or doubtful.

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Aphorism

A briefly phrased statement of a truth or opinion, as in a one-liner; an adage.

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Reconstitute

 to restore, reorganize in a new way (as in a company or organization).

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Jubilant

 a feeling of expressing great happiness and triumph, joyful and spirited

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Coquettish

Playfully and insincerely flirtatious; (typically applied to women) affecting shyness or modesty in order to attract masculine interest.

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Disenchanted

disappointed by someone or something previously respected or admired; disillusioned

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Derisive

expressing contempt or ridicule, scornful and insulting.

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Odious 

extremely unpleasant; repulsive, and disgusting

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Boisterous

 noisy, energetic, and cheerful ( usually applied to people)

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Blatant

obvious, intentional, and bold in a bad way;  done without shame

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Ardent

enthusiastic, passionate, and intense

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brimming

be full to the point of overflowing

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Chastise

To scold or punish with severity

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Callowness

immaturity, childishness, lack of experience in life

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Aggravate

to make something worse or more serious as in a problem, injury, or offense

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Gambol

 to run or jump around playfully, to skip and frolic.

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Diminutive

extremely or unusually small; tiny

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