| Term | Definition |
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solicitously |
with care, concern |
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dependency |
loss of hope |
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respite |
a period of rest |
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permeate |
to pass through every part of something |
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pivotal |
extremely important, crucial, key |
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complicity |
association with improper or criminal activity |
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immutable |
not subject to change, consistent |
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denigration |
belittlements of other's and their reputation |
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inexorable |
not able to be moved by forced |
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plurity |
largest portion of votes between the winner of the election and the runner up |
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incumbent |
current holder of office or position |
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reproach |
to express |
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rigorous |
strict standards |
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aesthetic |
showing good taste in the arts |
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slovenly |
sloppy,disheveled, |
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undermine |
to weaken or injure secretly , wear away |
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adversary |
enemy, rival |
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compensatory |
offsetting, counteracting |
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congenial |
like minded |
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reciprocal |
given and received in an equal amount |
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inexorable |
steadfast, unchanging, still |
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respite |
a period of rest or relief |
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pivotal |
extremely important, key |
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tangible |
able to be touched |
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resonate |
to echo or ring loudly |
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relegate |
to remove an unimportant position, not useful anymore |
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disconcert |
to disturb, confuse |
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enigmatic |
perplexing or hard to understand |
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propitiate |
to gain favor |
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cultivate |
encourage, nurture |
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condemnation |
to declare unfit, wrong |
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cordiality |
warmth, friendliness |
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conventional |
traditional standards |