| Term | Definition |
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assuaged |
to lessen or to calm |
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dictum |
a formal statement of principle |
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impotent |
powerless |
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impudent |
shamelessly bold |
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malevolent |
evil |
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piety |
devotion to religious duties and practices |
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taciturn |
almost always silent. |
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auburn |
reddish-brown |
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indigenous |
belonging to a particular region or country |
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secede |
break away. |
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sojourn |
a brief visit |
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Illicit |
unauthorized, improper or illegal |
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amiable |
friendly |
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contentious |
always ready to argue or fight |
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diminutive |
smaller than ordinary |
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discernible |
understandable |
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dispensation |
a release from an obligation or promise. |
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erratic |
irregular |
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persevere |
carry on in spite of difficulties |
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tranquility |
peacefulness; serenity |