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hearing
official meeting to listen to arguments
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lull
brief period of quiet or calm
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status
position or rank
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jaunty
perky, cheerful
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auger
tool for boring holes
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vast
very great in size or amount
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glowered
stared sullenly or angrily
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chiseled
shaped as if from stone
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diagnosis
conclusion drawn from studying a situation
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breach
breaking, as of a rule or contract
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winced
moved or pulled back quickly
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client
person who uses the services of a professional person
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competency
ability to function as is necessary or desired
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violation
disregarding; going against
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aghast
horrified
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assessment
judgment; opinion
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priority
importance
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contempt
showing disrespect or disobedience to an authority in in a court of law
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bailiff
one who keeps order in a courtroom