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Insusceptible
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not likely to be affected
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Stipulate
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demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an agreement
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Elapse
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(of time) pass or go by
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Preclude
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prevent from happening; make impossible
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Proposition
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a statement or assertion that expresses a judgement or opinion
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Proficient
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competent or skilled in doing or using something
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Competent
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having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully
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Conceit
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fanciful comparison or metaphor
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Defer to
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acknowledge the merit of
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Consolidate
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a) make (something) physically stronger or more solid
b) combine (a number of things) into a single more effective |
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Inductive
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characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances
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Elusive
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difficult to find, catch, or achieve
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Effusive
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a) showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner
b) (Geology) (of igneous rock) poured out when molten and later solidified |
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Superficial
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existing or occurring at or on the surface
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Contemplative
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expressing or involving prolonged thought
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Disparage
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regard or represent as being or little worth
(refer: disdain) |
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Condemn
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express complete disapproval of; censure
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Plaintive
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sounding sad and mournful
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Impartial
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treating all rivals or disputants equally
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Emancipate
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set free, especially from legal, social, or political restrictions
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Ensue
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happen or occur afterwards or as a result
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Unencumbered
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not having any burden or impediment
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Cadre
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a small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession
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Abide by
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accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation)
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Patronage
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the support given by a patron
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Patronizing
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treat with an apparent kindness which betrays a feeling of superiority
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Betray
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a) expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy
b) unintentionally reveal; be evidence of |
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Divisible
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capable of being divided
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Inefficacious
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not producing the desired effect
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Codify
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arrange (laws or rules) into a systematic code
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Doctrine
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a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group
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Discretion
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the freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation
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Prohibit
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formally forbid (something) by law, rule, or other authority
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Conspicuous
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clearly visible
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Penal
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relating to, used for, or prescribing the punishment of offenders under the legal system
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Prodigious
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remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
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Virtuoso
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a person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit
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Scarcely
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only just; almost not
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Exhaustive
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including or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive
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Moderation
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the avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one's behaviour or political opinions
- the action of making something less extreme, intense, or violent |
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Prominent
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important; famous
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Unanimous
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(of two or more people) fully in agreement
- (of an opinion, decision, or vote) held or carried by everyone involved |
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Anonymous
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(of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name
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Jeopardy
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danger of loss, harm, or failure
- (Law) danger arising from being on trial for a criminal offense |
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Clause
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a particular and separate article, stipulation, or proviso in a treaty, bill, or contract
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Proviso
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a condition or qualification attached to an agreement or statement
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Jeopardize
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put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger or loss, harm, or failure
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Counterpart
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a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing in a different place or situation
- (Law) one of two copies of a legal document |
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Confide
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tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it to others
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Content
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in a state of peaceful happiness
- willing to accept something; satisfied |
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Retaliate
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make an attack in return for a similar attack
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Reprisal
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an act of retaliation
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