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A collection of greatness
Pantheon
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Of chief concern or importance
Paramount
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To stray from or evade the truth
Prevaricate
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Deeply moved or delighted
Rapt
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Inclined to keep on�es thoughts, feelings and personal affairs to oneself
Reticent
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Lack of agreement
Discord
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Filled with or expressing grief
Doleful
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Towering or standing out above others (high rank)
Eminent
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(Noun)A heated dispute (Verb) To strain
Fray
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Appalling or atrocious condition
Atrocity
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The body of voters of the residents of a district
Constituency
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Knowing what to say and when to say it
Diplomacy
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To make amends or reparation for
Expiate
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Characterized by stealth
Furtive
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To pass off as genuine, valuable or worthy
Foist
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To enhance in appearance by adding decorative touches
Garnish
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Ceremonial acknowledgement by a vassal of allegience to a feudal lord; a tribute
Homage
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Beginning to exist or appear
Incipient
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A group of military officers ruling a country after seizing power (Doesn�t have to be military)
Junta
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To inflict vengeance or punishment upon a person
Wreak
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Immortal or unchaste
Wanton
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The face or facial expression of a person
Visage
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Easily excused or forgiven
Venial
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Dishonest or craft dealing
Knavery
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Lacking of moral discipline
Licentious
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Courage and fortitude
Mettle
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Having no equal
Nonpareil
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Lacking quickness of perception or intellect; dumb
Obtuse
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A difficult or disagreeable responsibility or necessity
Onus
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Excessively sparing or frugal
Parsimonious
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To draw out or lengthen in time; prolong
Protract
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Splendid or dazzling in appearance; brilliant
Resplendent
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Full of spirit and vitality; lively
Sprightly
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A clumsy social error
Gaffe
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A long pompous speech
Harangue
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Lacking flavor or zest; not tasty
Insipid
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Relating to the land and it's ownership, cultivation, and tenure.
Agrarian
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An elaborate melodic flourish interpolated into an area or other vocal piece
Cadenza
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Zestfully enthusiastic
Ebullient
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Causing grief, pain, or anguish.
Grievous
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Extremely steep
Precipitous
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To show or demonstrate clearly
Evince
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Everyday; common place
Quotidian
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