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adherence |
the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) (n.) |
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aptitude |
natural ability (n.) |
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benign |
kind or good (adj.) |
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concept |
a general idea or understanding (n.) |
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demeanor |
the way a person behaves toward other people (n.) |
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designate |
to indicate or specify; to point out (v.) |
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emphatic |
spoken with emphasis (adj.) |
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hastened |
Hurried (v.) |
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infringement |
violation (n.) |
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integrity |
trustworthiness; completeness (n.) |
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palpable |
capable of being touched or felt (adj.) |
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perceive |
to understand (v.) |
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precedent |
An instance that may serve as a basis for a rule (n.) |
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relinquish |
to give up (v.) |
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serene |
calm; peaceful (adj.) |
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splendor |
brilliance; magnificence (n.) |
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stereotype |
someone or something considered typical of a kind, without individuality (n.) |
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terrace |
a flat, open platform or deck (n.) |
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vigor |
physical energy or strength (n.) |
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zealous |
passionate; enthusiastic (adj.) |
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clench |
hold in a tight grasp (v.) |
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connive |
to plot, scheme (She connived to get me to give up my vacation plans.) (v.) |
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ferocious |
Of a wild, fierce, and savage nature. (adj.) |
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imbecile |
a fool, someone who lacks good judgement (n.) |
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lopsided |
turned or twisted toward one side (v.) |
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musing |
To be absorbed in one's thoughts (v.) |
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paradox |
a self-contradiction (n.) |
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vague |
not clearly understood or expressed (adj.) |
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