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To shrink from in disgust; to detest.
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abhor
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Pleasant; approachable; gracious
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affable
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In a wrong or imperfect way. Out of order; wrong.
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amiss
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Depressed from loss of hope or confidence; utterly discouraged.
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despondent
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To ask earnestly; to beg.
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entreat
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To stay in one's mind continually. To visit frequently. To appear in the form of a ghost.
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haunt
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To drive or to propel. To urge or drive by force or moral pressure.
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impel
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Endless; seeming to be without end.
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interminable
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Quick-tempered; irritable
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irascible
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Intense; deeply felt. Having understanding or knowledge that goes beneath the surface, beyond the obvious.
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profound
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A person who lives apart from society and often alone. Withdrawn from society.
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recluse
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To be repeated in a series or echoes or vibrations.
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reverberate
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Having wisdom and good judgment. A person known for wisdom and good judgment.
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sage
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A long, angry speech.
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tirade
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Marked by trembling or shaking. Timid or fearful
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tremulous
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