| Term | Definition |
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pecuniary |
of or involving money |
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conflate |
to bring together; to merge into a composite whole |
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pejorative |
downgrading, demeaning |
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assuage |
to lessen pain or distress |
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tenable |
able to be maintained or defended |
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dissuade |
to discourage from a course of action |
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insinuate |
to hint |
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deficient |
lacking an essential quality; inadequate in amount or degree |
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escapade |
a reckless adventure |
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querulous |
inclined to find fault; complaining; full of complaint |
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obdurate |
not easily moved to pity or sympathy |
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complacent |
too please with oneself; self-satisfied |
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reciprocate |
to give something in return |
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modicum |
a small quantity |
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avarice |
excessive desire for wealth |
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