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(v) to have an intense dislike or hatred for
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(n) the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend
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(adj) resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential
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(v) to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute
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(adj) roundabout, not direct
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(v) to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress
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(v) to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit
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(v) to make easy, cause to progress faster
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(v) to make amends, make up for; to avert
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(n) a state of great excitement, agitation, or turmoil (v) to be in or work into a state of excitement, produce alcohol by chemical reaction
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(adj) resulting from a lack of attention, accidental or unconsidered.
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(adj) existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously; inconsequential.
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(adj) not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position; cagey, playing it safe.
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(v) to steal something that has been given into one’s trust; take improperly for one’s own use; embezzle.
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(n) a natural inclination or tendency; penchant or propensity.
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(n) composure or coolness, especially in difficult circumstances; poise or self-assurance.
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(adj) resistant to authority; having the purpose of revolt; mutinous or subversive.
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(adj) thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; lacking a sound basis; poorly supported; flimsy or insubstantial.
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(adj) bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting; acerbic.
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(v) to use coaxing or flattery to gain a desired result; cajole or sweet-talk.