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3162368443abominate v.to have an intense dislike or hatred for0
3162369639acculturation n.the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another1
3162389221adventitious adj.resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character2
3162409892ascribe v.to assign or refer to3
3162411885circuitous adj.roundabout, not direct4
3162414708commiserate v.to have pity or sorrow for5
3162418169enjoin v.to direct or order6
3162420049expedite v.to make easy, cause to progress faster7
3162434967expiate v.to make amends, make up for8
3162436820ferment n. v.a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence to be in work or work into such a state9
3162451365inadvertent adj.unintentional, accidental10
3162461806nominal adj.too small to be considered or taken seriously11
3162469270noncommittal adj.not decisive or definite12
3162485339peculate v.to steal something that has been given into one's trust13
3162490595proclivity n.a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior)14
3162494781sangfroid n.composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances15
3162499968seditious adj.resistant to lawful authority16
3162502332tenuous adj.thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness17
3162508057vitriolic adj.bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)18
3162518913wheedle v.to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end19

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