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2455149656SubsidizeSupport (an organization of activity) financially.0
2455149657Skew1. Adj. Neither parallel nor at right angles to a specified of implied line; askew; crooked. 2. V. Make biased or distorted in a way that is regarded as inaccurate, unfair, or misleading.1
2455149658PiecemealCharacterized by unsystematic partial measures taken over a period of time.2
2455149659IncoherentExpressed in an incomprehensible or confusing way; unclear.3
2455149660SubversiveSeeking or intended to undermine the power and authority of an established system or institution.4
2455149661PrecipitateCause (an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.5
2455149662Profound1. Very great or intense. 2. Having or showing great knowledge or insight.6
2455149663RepugnantExtremely distasteful; unacceptable.7
2455149664ConsoleTo comfort someone at a time of grief or disappointment.8
2455149665IntangibleUnable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence.9
2455149666ContourAn outline, especially one representing or bounding the shape or form something.10
2455149667Status QuoThe existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.11
2455149668AttestProvide or serve as clear evidence of.12
2455149669ConcedeAdmit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it; surrender or yield.13
2455149670BourgeoisOf or characteristic of the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes.14
2455149671Progressive1. Happening or developing gradually or in stages; proceeding step by step. 2. Favoring or implementing social reform or new, liberal ideas.15
2455149672ConservativeHolding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change or innovation, typically in relation to politics or religion.16
2455149673CondescendShow feelings of superiority; be patronizing; do something in a haughty way, as though it is below one's dignity or level of importance.17
2455149674UsurpTake a position of power or importance illegally or by force.18
2455149675EradicateDestroy completely; put an end to.19
2455149676LanguidDisplaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed; weak or faint from illness or fatigue.20
2455149677EvanescentSoon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing.21
2455149678AbhorRegard with disgust and hatred.22
2455149679InfirmityPhysical or mental weakness.23
2455149680AccrueReceive sums of money or benefits by someone in regular or increasing amounts of time.24
2455149681ImplementationThe process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.25
2455149682CorrelationA mutual relationship or connection between two or more things.26
2455149683DynamicCharacterized by constant change, activity, or progress.27
2455149684ContrarianA person who opposes or rejects popular opinion, especially in stock exchange dealing.28
2455149685PhenomenonA fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question.29

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