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| To find fault in an unpleasant or nagging way; to complain, especially about a minor grievance |
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| A special quality of leadership that captures the public imagination and inspires devotion |
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| to punish; criticize severely |
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| careful;cautious;discreet |
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| a continuous clanging; a loud ring sound, as of metal being hit |
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| an overused idea or expression; trite saying |
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| a box or chest; especially one used to hold money or other valuables |
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| having a pleasant appearance; attractive; suitable |
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| to change a penalty to less severe one; to travel back and forth regularly |
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| to agree to have nothing to do with a person or business; to refuse to buy or use a particular item |
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| a bandit; a member of a gang of outlaws |
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| the main shock or force of impact; the heaviest part of an accusation or attack |
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| abrupt in manner of speech; blunt |
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| a person who amuses people with tricks, pranks, and jokes; a clown |
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| to persuade by pleasant words; to coax; to wheedle |
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| openness; saying what one really thinks; frankness |
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| insincere talk; hypocrisy; to speak hypocritically or tritely |
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| a sudden change of mind; a whim |
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| slaughter; the bloody killing of a great many people, as in war |
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