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abominable: (adj.) arousing hatred; disgusting, detestable
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bumbling: 
(adj.) blundering and awkward
(n.) clumsiness
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consequence: (n.) a result, effect; importance
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delude: (v.) to fool, deceive; to mislead utterly
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dole: 
(v.) to give out in small amounts
(n.) money, food, or other necessities given as charity; a small portion
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engulf: (v.) to swallow up, overwhelm, consume
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foil: (v.) to defeat; to keep from gaining some end
(n.) a thin sheet of metal; a light fencing sword; a person or thing serving as a contrast to another
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formulate: (v.) to express definitely or systematically; to devise, invent; to state as a formula
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initiative: (n.) the taking of the first step or move; the ability to act without being directed or urged from the outside
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memento: (n.) something that serves as a reminder
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nonconformist: (n.) a person who refuses to follow established ideas or ways of doing things
(adj.) of or relating to the unconventional
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null and void: (adj.) without legal force or effect; no longer binding
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panorama: (n.) a wide, unobstructed view of an area; a complete survey of a subject; a continuously passing or changing scene; a range or spectrum
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posterity: (n.) all of a person's offspring, descendants; all future generations
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pry: (v.) to pull loose by force; to look at closely or inquisitively; to be nosy about something
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refurbish: (v.) to brighten, freshen, or polish; to restore or improve
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resourceful: (adj.) able to deal promptly and effectively with all sorts of problems; clever in finding ways and means of getting along
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rigorous: (adj.) severe, harsh, strict; thoroughly logical
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subsequent: (adj.) coming after; following in time, place or order
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unerring: 
(adj.) making no mistakes, faultless, completely accurate