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7721090926Akinrelated by blood or descended from a common ancestor/prototype. essentially similar, related or compatible0
7721104377Avocationa hobby or minor occupation1
7721106408Cajoleto persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery2
7721115284Callousbeing hardened and thickened; or, feeling no emotion/or no sympathy for others3
7721121885Capriciousimpulsive, unpredictable, given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior4
7721135329Corroborateto confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding with evidence or authority5
7721142192Disparitya great difference; containing or made up of fundamentally different and often incongruous elements. markedly distinct in quality or character6
7721154119Efficacythe power to produce an effect; the ability to produce a desired or intended result7
7721158286Encumberto impede or hamper the function or activity of; weigh down, burden8
7721168087Enigmasomething that baffles understanding and cannot be explained; a mystery9
7721179295Impetusa driving force; stimulation or encouragement resulting in increased activity10
7721183052Indolentcausing little or no pain; slow to develop or heal OR averse to activity, effort or movement; conducive to or encouraging laziness; showing an inclination to laziness11
7721202124Insipidlacking taste or savor, tasteless; lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge12
7721211903Moribundbeing in the state of dying; approaching death. being in a state of inactivity13
7721236767Nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious, evil14
7721256103Peremptoryinsisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way; putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay; admitting of no contradiction; expressive of urgency or command; characterized by often imperious or arrogant self assurance; indicative of a haughty attitude or nature15
7721339630Retinuea group of retainers or attendants; a group of advisers, assistants, or others accompanying an important person16
7721348094Tediumthe quality or state of being tedious (tiresome because of length or dullness; boring)17
7721361104Torridparched with heat, especially of the sun; giving off intense heat; ardent, passionate18
7721366749Vacillateto sway through lack of equilibrium, fluctuate, oscillate; to waver in mind, will, or feeling; hesitate in choice of opinions or courses19

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