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| The fact or practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something. |
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| Obsequious flattery; excessive admiration or praise. |
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| Difficulties; misfortune. |
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Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
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| (of relations between people) Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor. KIND |
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| chronologically misplaced |
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| A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person. |
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| ot identified by name; of unknown name |
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| person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary. |
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Having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation |
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| Constant in application or attention; diligent |
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Well meaning and kindly.
(of an organization) Serving a charitable rather than a profit-making purpose. |
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Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together |
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Express severe disapproval of
criticize - condemn - blame - denounce - decry |
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| Longer than the most direct way |
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| Work jointly on an activity, esp. to produce or create something |
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| Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others: |
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Acting in a way that betrays a feeling of patronizing superiority.
(of an action) Demonstrating such an attitude. |
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| Subject to one or more conditions or requirements being met; made or granted on certain terms. |
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| a message that departs from the main subject. |
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| A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument |
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Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.
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| Harm the good reputation of |
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The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.
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| Causing one to feel drained of energy or vitality |
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| Lasting for a very short time |
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| Soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing. |
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| aggravation: an exasperated feeling of annoyance |
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| Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind. |
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| Make (guilt or an offense) seem less serious or more forgivable. |
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| Having a red or flushed complexion |
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Happening by accident or chance rather than design.
Happening by a lucky chance; fortunate |
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Sparing or economical with regard to money or food.
Simple and plain and costing little: "a frugal meal".
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| Lacking significance through having been overused |
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| Arrogantly superior and disdainful |
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| someone motivated by desires for sensual pleasures. |
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| Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive |
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| Using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive. |
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| A feeling of great happiness and triumph. |
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| lacking interest or excitement DULL |
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| Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed |
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Ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish.
Wealthy. |
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Dried out with heat.
Extremely thirsty |
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Deceitful and untrustworthy.
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| Having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual. |
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| Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed. |
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Delay or postpone action; put off doing something. |
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Having the style or diction of prose; lacking poetic beauty.
Commonplace; unromantic. |
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| Acting with or showing care and thought for the future. |
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| Complaining in a petulant or whining manner |
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| Bitter, long-lasting resentment; deep-seated ill will |
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| Avoiding the company of other people; |
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| To reestablish a close relationship between. |
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| the act of improving by renewing and restoring |
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| Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions. |
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| Characterized by reserve or moderation; unemotional or dispassionate. |
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Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly |
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the quality of being spontaneous and coming from natural feelings without constraint |
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| Not being what it purports to be; false or fake |
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| Meekly obedient or passive. |
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Provide evidence to support or prove the truth of.
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| So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe. |
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| Existing or occurring at or on the surface |
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Unnecessary, esp. through being more than enough. |
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| Kept secret, esp. because it would not be approved of |
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| having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others |
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| Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle: |
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Lasting only for a short time; impermanent.
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| Accorded a great deal of respect, esp. because of age, wisdom, or character |
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Clear (someone) of blame or suspicion.
Show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified |
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| Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems |
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