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Words
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Meanings
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| cumbersome | burdensome, unwieldy |
| inadvertent | due to an oversight, negligent |
| satiety | surfeit, excess, fullness |
| obscure | unclear, unknown, lowly |
| indigenous | native |
| obviate | do away with |
| rebuke | reprimand, reproach, criticize |
| mammoth | huge |
| sumptuous | lavish |
| "chip off the old block" | a son who is like his father |
| milieu | setting, environment |
| lax | careless |
| persevere | persist |
| solace | comfort |
| coterie | small exclusive group |
| impunity | exemption |
| afflict | to trouble greatly |
| eruption | bursting out |
| solicit | seek earnestly |
| "Achilles heel" | weak spot |