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wooden(adjective, correct, tidy, particular, fussy)
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Delphian(adjective, dark, uncertain, mysterious)
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accurate(adjective, careful, thorough, scrupulous, detailed)
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altercate(verb, conflict, dissent, controversialize, disharmonize)
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ambiguous(adjective, dark, uncertain, mysterious)
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argue(verb, contradict, differ)
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arguing
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assiduous
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austere(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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backfire(verb, tremble, blink, reel)
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balk(verb, disagree, hesitate, waver)
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be discordant(verb, conflict, dissent, altercate, controversialize)
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be dissimilar(verb, conflict, dissent, altercate, controversialize)
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be loath(verb, question, fret, scruple)
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be reluctant(verb, question, fret, scruple)
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be unwilling(verb, question, fret, scruple)
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blanch(verb, tremble, blink, reel)
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blench(verb, tremble, blink, reel)
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blink(verb, tremble, reel)
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break with(verb, expression, phrasal verb, contradict, differ)
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