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recluse

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an individual who lives by themselves and avoids all sorts of contact with other people

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reclusive

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(of a place) very isolated and remote, situated far from populated areas or access to the outside world

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animadversion

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a severe critical comment or formal disapproval, often in an official or public manner

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animalcule

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a tiny animal, typically visible only under a microscope

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to animate

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to invoke emotions, enthusiasm, or energy in people

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animosity

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strong hostility, opposition, or anger

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animus

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a deep-seated feeling of hostility and ill will directed at someone or something

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presentiment

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a feeling or suspicion that something, particularly something unpleasant, is about to take place

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presentment

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a statement about an offense made by a jury based on their own knowledge

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vehemence

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a loud, forceful, and emphatic speech, often in an angry or aggressive tone

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vehement

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expressing strong emotions, typically anger

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to tremor

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to make a slight shaking movement, often as a result of external factors such as wind, movement, or vibrations

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tremulous

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(of the voice or body) shaking in a slight, fragile manner, often due to nerves, fear, age or illness

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to extort

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to twist or manipulate someone's words or actions in a dishonest or unfair way

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extortion

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a crime where someone forces another person to give them money or valuable things by threatening or intimidating them

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misadventure

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an event or experience that is unfortunate, unsuccessful, or troublesome, often due to poor planning, bad judgment, or unforeseen circumstances

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misanthrope

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someone who dislikes, distrusts, or hates other human beings

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to misapprehend

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to fail to understand the full or true meaning, intention, or scope of a situation, idea, or statement

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