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Accrue
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1.)To arise or increase as a natural result or growth, usually used with to or from.
2.)To come as a regular addition.
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Acquiesce (V)
acquiescence (N)
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To accept as inevitable; to comply passively.
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Besmirch
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To stain or tarnish; to make dirty.
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Explicit
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Fully and clearly expressed, leaving nothing merely implied.
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Histrionic (Adj)
histrionics (N)
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1.) Purposely affected; theatrical.
2.)Exaggerated displays of emotion, intended to produce an effect or response.
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Impropriety
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1.)The quality or state of being improper or unsuitable.
2.)Something that is improper.
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Inveigle
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1.) To lure or trick into doing something.
2.) To obtain by flattery or trickery.
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Penitent (Adj)
penitence (N)
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Sorry for having done wrong.
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Probity
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Honesty; trustworthiness; adherence to virtue.
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Purport
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To give or present the often false impression of being someone or intending something.
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Repercussion
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An unforeseen or indirect result or effect of an event.
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Revelation
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Something that is made known or revealed, often coming as a surprise.
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Surfeit
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An overabundant supply; an excess.
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Unsavory
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1.) Having an unpleasant look, taste, or smell.
2.) Morally offensive.
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