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absolution
forgiveness; pardon; release
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blatant
obvious
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creditable
praiseworthy
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ensconce
establish firmly in a position
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hasten
hurry; accelerate; rush
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laceration
rush
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obdurate
stubborn
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plausible
can be believed; reasonable
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reprieve
a respite; postponement of a sentence
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tawdry
a little value; gaudy