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8623862522effect (verb)to bring about; accomplish0
8623865416inexorable (adjective)1. relentless 2. obstinate; not moved by persuasion1
8623866836prudent (adjective)cautious; careful2
8623869312capitulate (verb)give up; give away; give in; submit; succumb; surrender, esp. on stated conditions3
8623871991conciliating (verb)soothingly friendly4
8623873107ameliorate (verb)to make better; improve5
8623875462pittance (noun)small number or amount; a small amount of money6
8623876550predilection (noun)preference; liking; fondness7
8623877416multifarious (adjective)diverse; having many parts8
8623879363prognosticate (verb)foretell; foresee; prophecy; predict9
8623880307cursory (adjective)hurried; superficial; quick10
8623881364palpable (adjective)tangible; capable of being touched or felt; perceptible11
8623884210affable (adjective)friendly; pleasant; easygoing12
8623885235transitory (adjective)temporary; short-lived13
8623886488allude (verb)suggest; refer; intimate14
8623888693perverse (adjective)stubborn departure from what is reasonable or required15
8623889258approbation (noun)approval; admiration16
8623890786diffident (adjective)retiring; self-effacing; shy17
8623891633callous (adjective)cold; unfeeling18
8623898555candor (noun)sincerity; openness19
8623899057infamy (noun)1. notoriety; disreputable; ill repute 2. disgrace; scandal; outrage; dishonor20
8623901719timorous (adjective)fearful; timid21
8623903206precipitate (verb)to hasten the occurrence of; to cause to occur prematurely22
8623903923execrate (verb)to denounce; to declare to be evil or detestable23
8623905136verdant (adjective)flowering; green24
8623906104sublime (adjective)majestic; awe inspiring; exalted or grand25

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