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1
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instructive

A

informative and useful

2
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obtruding

A

become noticeable in an intrusive way

3
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decent

A

appropriate, fitting

4
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propriety

A

fitting for the situation

5
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solitude

A

being alone

6
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manifest

A

clear or obvious

7
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infirmity

A

physical or mental weakness

8
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alliance

A

a union of mutual benefit

9
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indulge

A

satisfy freely

10
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casuistry

A

use of clever but unsound reasoning

11
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ethos

A

the spirit of the atmosphere as manifested in beliefs and aspirations

12
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pathos

A

quality that evokes emotions

13
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logos

A

authors logic or reason

14
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refute

A

prove to be wrong

15
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conditional

A

subject to meeting conditions

16
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claim

A

assert that something is the case

17
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zeal

A

great enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause

18
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zealous

A

having or showing zeal

19
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enthrallment

A

being fascinated