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5299702368inanimatenot alive; lifeless0
5299702369assessevaluate; estimate the nature of1
5299702370abetencourage or assist someone to do something wrong2
5299702371averstate or assert to be the case3
5299702372blatant(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly; lacking in subtlety4
5299702373broachraise a sensitive subject for discussion; pierce a cask to draw liquor5
5299702374buttressprovide a building or structure with projecting supports built against its walls; reinforce, strengthen6
5299702375carousalrevelry in drinking; a merry drinking party7
5299702376collatecollect and combine texts, information in proper order; compare critically to note differences and similarities8
5299702377connoisseuran expert; one who is well qualified to pass critical judgments, especially in fine arts9
5299702378encumberrestrict or burdened so that free action is difficult; saddle with a debt10
5299702379disconsolatewithout consolation or comfort; unhappy. causing or showing a lack of cheer11
5299702380fomentinstigate or stir up trouble or rebellion12
5299702381grislycausing horror or disgust13
5299702382herculeanrequiring great strength or effort14
5299702383impassivenot feeling or showing emotion15
5299702384inauspiciousunpromising; unlucky; bad luck in the future16
5299702385incontrovertiblenot able to be denied or disputed17
5299702386magniloquentusing high-flown or bombastic language18
5299702387nonplussedsurprised and confused so much they are unsure how to react19
5299702388opportunewell chosen or particularly favorable or appropriate; well-timed20
5299702389predilectionpreference or liking for something; a bias in favor of something21
5299702390prolificpresent in large numbers or quantities; plentiful22
5299702391rejoindera reply, sharp or witty; defendant's answer to the plantiff's reply or replication23
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