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define 'sob story'
a story or explanation intended to make someone feel sympathy for the person relating it.
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define 'jibber jabber'
talk in a rapid and excited way that is difficult to understand.
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define 'pertinent'
relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite.
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define 'apparel'
clothing
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define 'antipathy'
a deep-seated feeling of aversion.
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define 'deep-seated'
firmly established at a deep or profound level.
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define 'aversion'
a strong dislike or disinclination.
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define 'odium'
general or widespread hatred or disgust incurred by someone as a result of their actions.
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define 'fluctuate'
rise and fall irregularly in number or amount.
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define 'polarity'
the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects.
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define 'ambiguous'
open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
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define 'napoleon complex'
a theorized condition occurring in people of short stature. It is characterized by overly aggressive or domineering social behaviour, and carries the implication that such behaviour is compensatory for the subject's stature.
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define 'rogue'
a dishonest or unprincipled man.
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define 'feckless'
lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.
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define 'gormless'
lacking sense or initiative; foolish.
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define 'mercurial'
subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.
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define 'enigmatic'
difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.
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define 'jibber jabber'

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talk in a rapid and excited way that is difficult to understand.

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define 'pertinent'

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define 'apparel'

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define 'antipathy'

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