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insolence

rude and disrespectful behavior

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bawd

a woman in charge of a brothel/whorehouse

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calumny

the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation

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fawning

displaying exaggerated flattery or affection

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commingle

mix; blend.

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extant

still in existence (especially of a document)

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assay

attempt/ determine the content or quality of (a metal or ore).

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ardor

enthusiasm or passion

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whet

the sharpening of a tool or weapon or a thing that stimulates appetite or desire.

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adder

a small venomous Eurasian snake

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pestilent

destructive to life; deadly./causing annoyance; troublesome./ harmful to morals

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incensed

very angry; enraged

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exploit (noun)

a bold or daring feat.

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abate

cause to become smaller or less intense.

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knave

a dishonest or unscrupulous man

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pate

a person's head.

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abhorred

regarded with disgust and hatred.

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churlish

rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.

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diligence

careful and persistent work or effort.

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providence

the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power.

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felicity

intense happiness./the ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts.