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1
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Uncanny

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suggesting the operation of supernatural influences, surpassing the ordinary of normal

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Rile-

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cause annoyance in, disturb, especially by minor irritations

3
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Behoove

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to be one’s duty or obligation

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Prevail

A

be widespread in a particular area at a particular time; be current, prove superior

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Analogous

A

similar in other respects but otherwise different

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Glean

A

collect information bit by bit

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Besmirch

A

damage the good name and reputation of someone, tarnish or ruin

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Cerebral

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involving intelligence rather than emotions or instincts

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Industrious

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characterized by hard work and perseverance

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Cohesive

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well integrated, forming a united whole

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Begrudge

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to envy someone for possessing or enjoying something, to give reluctantly

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Docile

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easily handled or managed; willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed

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Incense

A

make furious

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veneer

A

covering consisting of a thin superficial layer that hides the underlying substance

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Forthright

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characterized by directness in manner or speech, without subtlety or evasion

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Conundrum

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a difficult problem

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Implicate

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convey a meaning, imply, to indicate in wrong doing, usually a crime

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Presumptuous

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excessively forward

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Coalesce

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fuse or cause to grow together

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eccentric

A

highly unconventional or unusual (usually describes a person)

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Delegate

A

give an assignment to

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Evenhanded

A

without partiality

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Rakish

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marked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputableness

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Belittle

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lessen the importance, dignity or reputation of

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Incumbent

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necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility

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Tribulation

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something, especially an event that causes difficulty and suffering

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Preempt

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take the place of or have precedence over

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Antedate

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precede in time

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Insipid

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dull and uninteresting

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Clemency

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leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

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Finagle

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achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods

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Piquant

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having an agreeably pungent taste

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Cavalier

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given to haughty disregard

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Emulate

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strive to equal or match, especially by imitating, compete with successfully

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Humdrum

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dull and lacking excitement

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Avert

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turn away, ward off or prevent

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Redress

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an act of making something right

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Profusion

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the property of being extremely abundant

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Irascible

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quickly aroused to anger

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Melancholy

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a deep long lasting sadness

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Buttress

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make stronger or defensible

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Deride

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treat or speak with contempt

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Intermittent

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stopping and starting at irregular intervals, punctuated

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Wanton

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without check or limitation, showing no moral restraint to one’s angers, desires or appetites,

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Precarious

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fraught with danger

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Fawn

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try to gain favor by extreme flattery

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Foolhardy

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marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

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Ascribe

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attribute or credit to

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Lethargic

A

lacking energy

50
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Consecrate

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to make holy or set apart for a high purpose