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4815606356agileability to be quick and graceful0
4815609051inevitablecertain to happen; unavoidable1
4816010606cognitiveacquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience and the senses2
4816011635frigidvery cold temperature3
4816133097innovatemaking changes in something, introducing new methods, ideas, or products4
4816145096ampleenough or more than enough5
4816307706controversialgive rise to public disagreement6
4818286663complementa thing that completes or brings to perfection (two things)7
4941920996bureaucracysystem of government where important decisions are made by state officials rather then by elected representatives, consists of social hierarchy, job specialization and rules8
4942066283covetlong to posses or have something; desire9
4955692692decipherconvert a text written in code into normal language10
4978957900subordinatelower in rank or position11
4978971833integratecombine one thing with another to make a whole12
4979029742underminedamage or weaken someone or something, especially gradually13
4979039908infantrysoldiers marching or fighting on foot14
4979042605cavalrysoldiers who fought on horseback15
4979359883propagandainformation, especially biased or misleading16
4979387219wieldhold and use a weapon or tool, have or be able to use power17
4984265895interludean intervening period of time (pause, stop)18
4984330994benevolentwell meaning and kindly19
4984458702adveraryones opponent in a conflict, contest or dispute20
5069637452commerceactivity of buying and selling21
5069650714patriarchmale head of a family or tribe22
5069682743revernecedeep respect for someone or something23
5172047591pivotalcrucial importance in relation to the development or success of something; central24
5172061629ethicalrelating to moral principles25
5172071545underpinningset of ideas, motives or devices that justify or form the basis of something; base26
5172087260turbulentconflict, disorder, confusion, not calm or controlled27
5345160210mutinyrefuse to obey orders of a person in authority which leads into an open rebellion against them28
5345219835blissperfect happiness, great joy29
5354147010tacitican action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end; scheme30
5354153219foraya sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory, especially to obtain something; a raid31
5354272799regime`a government, especially an authoritarian one32
5355325926adherentsomeone who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas; follower/supporter33
5355347437contemplatelook thoughtfully for a long time34
5355371473transientlasting only a short time; impermanent35
5355451450unprecedentednever done or known before36
5385121506prevailprove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious37
5395155437usurptake position of a power or importance illegally or by force38
5440780449consolidate`make something physically stronger or more solid39
5440915436featan achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength40
5441057544indeliblenot able to be forgotten or removed41
5441441818infrastructurethe basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g., buildings, roads, and power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.42
5441453881incursionsudden invasion or attack43
5441472934aloofnot friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.44
5441493475counterproductivehaving the opposite of the desired effect45
5441736320inflexibleunwilling to change or compromise46
5441898134conscriptionenlistment for state service47
5441942669revenueincome, especially when of a company or organization and of a substantial nature48
5463815533proselytizingtry to convert someone from one religion, belief, or opinion to another; missionaries49
5463906957placate`make someone less angry or hostile50
5463955135condemnexpress complete disapproval of, typically in public51
5557062802secularnon-religious52
5557159064devotionlove, loyalty, or enthusiasm of a person53
5557363190supremacythe state or condition of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status; white supremacy54
5557424047brokera person who buys and sells good; merchants [p55
5599760295compileproduce something like a list, report, or book by gathering information from other sources; collect information for something56
5599920767proclaimannounce officially or publically57
5600123072perliousfull of danger or risk58
5603455129secludeof a place not seen or visited by many people; sheltered and private59
5603511260dowryproperty or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage60
5603720590assimilatetake in information, ideas, or culture, and understand fully61
5604020456amicablehaving a spirit of friendliness without serious disagreement of rancor62
5605209974dissidentperson who opposes official policy63
5624914461ensuehappen or occur afterward or as a result64
5625799052abticaterenounce one's throne65
5845531906exemplifybe a typical example of66
5847998001aristocracyhighest class in certain societies, especially those holding hereditary titles67
5851300494burgeonbegin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish68
5851306456commercializationmanaging or running something principally for financial gain69
5851329896cultsystem of religious devotion directed toward a particular figure or object70
5851338504flourishgrow or develop into a healthy or vigorous way71
5851344068vigorousstrong, healthy, full of energy72
5851348216commercialengaged in commerce (trading, business)73
5853988260refuteprove a statement or theory to be wrong or false74
5853998430notionconception or belief about something75
5854015091breakthrougha sudden, dramatic, and important discovery76
5854025877inferior (you are inferior to me)lower in rank, status, or quality77
5872376102integralnecessary to make a whole complete; essential or fundamental78
5872860467prestigerespect or admiration for someone based on the perception of their achievements or quality79
5872861382perceptionthe ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the sense; recognition, awareness80
5875840381xenophobiaintense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries81
5878364121consolidatemake something physically stronger or more solid82
5878364496barrackbuilding used to house soldiers83
5906333306atrocityextremely wicked or cruel act; typically involving violence or injury84
5944787629omnipotent(of a deity) having unlimited power; able to do anything85
5944843609replenishfill something up again86
5944898720perpetualnever ending or changing87
5944907819maneuverseries of moves requiring skill and care88
5989608727penancevoluntary self-punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance for having done wrong89
5989613749repentsincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sins90
5989614771atonemake amends or reperation91
5989616615epidemica widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time92
6061644468prevalentwidespread in a particular area at a particular time93
6095380903distillprocess of purifying a liquid into vapor to then condensing it by cooling the vapor and collecting the resulting liquid94
6095387006condensemake something more dense; liquefy95
6122643812lucrativeproducing a great deal of profit96
6122651104dymanismthe quality of being characterized by vigorous activity or progress97
6122660391vigorousstrong healthy and full of energy98
6122739959briskactive, fast, and energetic "a good brisk walk"99
6172059345vileextremely unpleasant "That's a vile thing to do"100
6172063642redemtionbeing saved from sin, error, or evil; saving101
6172069704vainhigh opinion of one's appearance, ability, or worth; conceited... can also mean useless102
6172142485tedioustoo long, slow, or dull; tiresome, boring103
6172181287indulgencegiving ways to one's desire, something enjoyed out of satisfaction; eating an extra cookie104
6172188047culpritperson responsible for a crime; cause of a problem or defect105
6172201511derogatoryshowing critical (criticizing) or disrespectful attitude; being rude106
6172209543marginalizetreating a person, group, or concept as insignificant; unimportant107
6172218900expositioncomprehensive description or explanation of something108
6172220463comprehensivecomplete; all or almost all aspects of something109
6172227496bellicoseaggression or willingness to fight;110
6172232538fallacyfalse misconception or belief of something usually based on unsound agreement111
6250290782cumulative/accumulateincreased in quantity by additions; increasing112
6172162943indulgenttenancy to be overly generous or lenient with someone; easygoing113
6304025017interdependenceone two or more things rely or depend on each other114
6339651916gallantbrave or heroic; especially of a man to a woman115
6342680709supersitioncredulous belief for supernatural beings; delusion, fallacy116
6342684423credulityready to believe the claims of others without sufficient evidence117
6360642442endowgive an income or property to a person/institution; supply, provide118
6360729874despotismthe exercise of absolute power especially in a cruel of oppressive way119
6360773045accommodationa room or building for people to live in120

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