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atmosphere |
(noun) the gaseous envelope surrounding a celestial body such as the earth; the air in a given palce; a dominant emotional environment, effect, or attitude |
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caustic |
(adjective) capable of burning, dissolving, or corroding through chemical actionl extremely critical in tone; bitter; sharp; incisive |
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cognate |
(adjective) related by blood or origin; of the same or a similar nature |
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endemic |
(adjective) prevalent in or peculiar to a particular locality, region, or people |
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feral |
(adjective) existing in a savage or untamed state |
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fertile |
(adjective) bearing or producing abundant vegetation; highly or continuously productive; capable of reproducing |
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fetid |
(adjective) possessing an offensive odor, stinking |
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frigid |
(adjective) extremely cold; devoid of warmth; stiff and unresponsive |
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innate |
(adjective) possessed as an essential characteristic; inborn; originating natrally rather than derived from experience |
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kernel |
(noun) a seed or grain enclosed in a husk; the central, substantial, or essential part of a thing; core; heart |
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lush |
(adjective) full and luxuriant; plentiful; covered with abundant growth |
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pervasive |
(adjective) extending a presence or influence throughout |
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quagmire |
(noun) a soft wet are of low-lying earth; a difficult or treacherous situation |
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synthetic |
(adjective) not of natural origin; artificial or human-made |
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temperate |
(adjective) moderate in degree or quality; not extreme or excessive |
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viscous |
(adjective) having a relatively high resistance to flow; adhesive or sticky |
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