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Ensconced- establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe, or secret place.


Laborious- (especially of a task, process, or journey) requiring considerable effort
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Enmity- the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or
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Vivacious- (especially of a woman) attractively lively and animated.
Apathy- lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
Acute- of a bad, difficult, or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced
to a severe or intense degree; having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight:
shrewd.
Parasitical- of, relating to, or characteristic of parasites; (of diseases) due to
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Cryptic- having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.
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Indefatigable- (of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.
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Tractable- (of a person or animal) easy to control or influence
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Ignominious- deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.
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Impromptu- done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed.
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Canvass- solicit votes from (electors in a constituency); discuss thoroughly; an act
or process of attempting to secure votes or ascertain opinions
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Procured- obtain (something), especially with care or effort.
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Eloquence- fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
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Articulate- (of a person or a person's words) having or showing the ability to speak
fluently and coherently; having joints or jointed segments
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Malignity- the state or character of being malign; malevolence; intense ill will;
spite.

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Capitulate- cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender.


Countenance-a person's face or facial expression; support
Treachery- violation of faith; betrayal of trust; treason; an act of perfidy,

faithlessness, or treason

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Retinue- a group of advisers, assistants, or others accompanying an important
person.
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Conciliatory- intended or likely to placate or pacify..
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Demeanor outward behavior or bearing.
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Morose- sullen and ill-tempered
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Taciturn- (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
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Filial- of or due from a son or daughter.
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Eminent-(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere or
profession; used to emphasize the presence of a positive quality
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