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Prodigious

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remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.

2
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Somber

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dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy.

3
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Correspondence

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a close similarity, connection, or equivalence.

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Distinction

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a difference or contrast between similar things or people.

5
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Discernment

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the ability to judge well.

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Semblance

A

the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different.

7
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Oblivion

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the state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening.

8
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Laudatory

A

expressing praise and commendation.

9
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Apprehension

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anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

10
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Facile

A

appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.

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Solemn

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formal and dignified.

12
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Spurious

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not being what it purports to be; false or fake.

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Oblige

A

make (someone) legally or morally bound to an action or course of action.

14
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Yokels

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an uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside.

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Commingle

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mix; blend.

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Arpeggio

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the notes of a chord played in succession, either ascending or descending.

17
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Obstreperous

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noisy and difficult to control.

18
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Retrenchment

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the reduction of costs or spending in response to economic difficulty.

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Armaments

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military weapons and equipment.

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Radical

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advocating or based on thorough or complete political or social change; representing or supporting an extreme or progressive section of a political party.