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Adulterate

To dilute or make of less quality

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Augment

Make stronger or of higher quality

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Bereft

Deprived or to be lacking something

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Disparage

Regard/represent something as little worth, to belittle something

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Dour

Very gloomy or stern in appearance

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Encapsulate

To be a great example or to possess essential qualities of something

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Fortitude

Possess great determination

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Insidious

Harmful or dangerous in a subtle way

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Intimate

Very familiar and close to something, or very knowledgeable

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Opulent

Very grand or lavish

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Abhor

hate something intensely, to be disgusted by something

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Bigot

someone who has prejudices against other groups based on racial/cultural/gender stereotypes

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Counterfeit

a fake or a knockoff of an original

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Enfranchise

giving people a right or a privilege

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Hamper

to interfere or to slow the progress of something

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Kindle

light on fire literally. inspire something

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Noxious

Harmful or poisonous, usually with the sense of smell

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Placid

Very calm or peaceful

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Remuneration

Payment or earnings

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Talisman

An object or charm thought to possess powers, magical usually associated with good luck or fortune.

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Belligerent

To be hostile or aggressive towards someone

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Exploit

To take advantage of or to use

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Formidable

Powerful or strong

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Imprudent

to be rash or to make unwise decisions

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Haughty

arrogance, feeling of superiority

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Profound

wise or filled with meaning

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Resent

Harbor bitter feelings or jealousy

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Squalor

Unclean conditions, filthy

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Succumb

Fail to resist, give in to something, surrender uwu

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Undulate

Slow rolling motion

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