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absolve: to forgive, to free from guilt
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archetypal: characteristic of the original model or perfect example
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authoritarian: favoring absolute obedience to authority
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censure: to find fault with
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comparable: similar, equivalent
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condone: to treat as acceptable
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conduit: means for transmitting or distributing
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corrective: intended to correct
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corroborate: to support with evidence
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deferment: the act of delaying
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demeanor: behavior toward others
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derelict: abandoned
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diffident: lacking self- confidence
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drub: to defeat decisively
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epistolary: contained or carried on in letters
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equitable: fair and equal
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eulogy: speech or writing in praise of deceased
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exalt: to elevate by praise
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extant: currently existing
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extenuating: partially excusing
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extol: to praise highly
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foil: one that enhances or underscores contrast, complement
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genial: sympathetic, friendly
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hedonism: belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life
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implausible: unbelievable
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implement: to carry out or accomplish
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incidental: minor
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inviolable: secure from assault or trespass
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liability: disadvantage
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manifest: obvious
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melee: a tumultuous fight among several people
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parity: equality
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pathos: sympathetic pity
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penurious: extremely stingy
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plaudits: enthusiastic approval
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polarize: to break up into opposing groups
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precept: a general rule of action
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preclude: to rule out in advance
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rail: to scold in harsh language
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rancorous: marked by deep ill will
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recrimination: a retaliatory accusation
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redouble: to make twice as great
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retroactive: effective as of a prior time or condition
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turpitude: essential baseness, depravity
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untenable: not able to be defended