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importune
Although Eddie was not sanguine about this changes, he continued to importune his boss for a winter vacation
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ask urgently
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incontrovertible
The expert's incontrovertible testimony corroborated the police report.
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undeniable
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surreptitious
With a surreptitious movement, the meticulous bookkeeper emptied the ashtray.
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stealthy, accomplished by secret
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haven
In inclement weather, our barn is a haven for many animals.
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place of safety
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subjugate
The dictator used duplicity in order to subjugate his rivals.
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conquer
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ultimate
Gaining better housing for all was the ultimate goal of the zealous reformer.
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final
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eventuate
A thorough investigation eventuated in a comprehensive report.
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to result finally
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emit
The mayor issued a diatribe against companies whose smokestakes emit poisonous fumes.
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to give off
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subterranean
After two years of confinement in a subterraean dungeon, the prisoner was thin and wan.
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underground
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viable
When the schism in the company was healed, a viable arrangement was worked out.
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practicable, workable
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premise
Acting on the premise that there were no burglars around, the policed became quite lax.
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grounds for a conclusion
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jeopardize
The trapeze artist was squeamish about having to jeopardize his life.
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endanger
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increduous
After I perused the Yankee lineup, I was increduous about their chances.
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skeptical
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permeate
A terrible odor that was impossible to expunge permeated the skunk handler's clothing.
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to spread through
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propitious
At a propitious moment the flamboyant movie star made her grand entrance.
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favorable
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