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resolve |
to come to a definite or earnest decision about |
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intransigent |
refusing to agree or compromise; uncompromising; inflexible |
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rash |
acting or tending to act too hastily or without due consideration |
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obscure |
(of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain |
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dormant |
lying asleep or as if asleep; inactive, as in sleep; torpid |
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incendiary |
a person who stirs up strife, sedition, etc.; an agitator |
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forbearance |
patient endurance; self-control. |
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strenuous |
characterized by vigorous exertion, as action, efforts, life, etc |
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contentious |
causing, involving, or characterized by argument or controversy |
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construe |
to give the meaning or intention of; explain; interpret |
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pert |
boldly forward in speech or behavior; impertinent; saucy |
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flippant |
saucy, impertinent, impudent. |
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speculative |
not based in fact |
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avenge |
to take vengeance on behalf of |
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pittance |
a small allowance or sum, as of money for living expenses. |
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venerate |
to regard or treat with reverence |
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meager |
deficient in quantity or quality; lacking fullness or richness; scanty; inadequate |
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chaos |
absolute disorder |
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zephyr |
a gentle, mild breeze |
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artisan |
a person skilled in an applied art; a craftsperson |
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adumbrate |
to produce a faint image or resemblance of; to outline or sketch |
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quarrel |
an angry dispute or altercation; a disagreement marked by a temporary or permanent break in friendly relations |
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restraint |
a restraining action or influence |
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hasty |
unduly quick; precipitate; rash |