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Ex officio
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By virtue of holding a certain office
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Infringe
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To violate; go beyond recognized bounds
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Callow
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Without feathers; not fully developed; lacking poise
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Ameliorate
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To improve
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Bombastic
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Pompous or overblown in language
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Ingratiate
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To make oneself agreeable to gain acceptance by others
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Epitome
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A summary; an instance that represents a larger reality
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Aplomb
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Poise; great self confidense
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Exhort
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To urge strongly, advise earnestly
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Drivel
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Saliva or mucuse; talking aimlessly; to utter nonsense
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Inveigh
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To make a violent attack in words
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Surmise
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To think or an idea that does not have any supporting evidense
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Intrinsic
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Belonging to someone by the very nature; inherent
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Occult
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Mysterious; hidden from view; matters involving supernatural
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Precipitate
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To fall as moisture; to fall from a great height; the moisture; hastily
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