| Term | Definition |
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adversary |
opponent |
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affirmation |
positive assertion; confirmation; solemn pledge by one who refuses to take an oath |
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apprehension |
fear |
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belie |
contradict; give a false impression |
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censorious |
critical |
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censure |
blame; criticize |
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coercion |
use of force to get someone to obey |
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complacency |
self-satisfaction |
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concede |
admit; yield |
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condone |
overlook; forgive; give tacit approval; excuse |
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confound |
confuse; puzzle |
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contend |
struggle; compete; assert earnestly |
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contentious |
quarrelsome |
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conviction |
judgement that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief |
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curtail |
shorten; reduce |