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“Our language, one of our most precious natural resources, deserves at least as much protection as our woodlands, streams and whooping cranes.”

- James Lipton

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chaos
a state of things in which chance is supreme; especially; the confused unorganized state of primordial matter before the creation of distinct forms
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repent
feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin.
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adept
very skilled or proficient at something.
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sordid
involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.
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petulant
(of a person or their manner) childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
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dreary
dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing.
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avail
(avail oneself of) use or take advantage of (an opportunity or available resource).
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beseech
ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat.
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heedless
showing a reckless lack of care or attention.
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strident
presenting a point of view, esp. a controversial one, in an excessively and unpleasantly forceful way.
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volunteer
say or suggest something without being asked.
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commiserate
express or feel sympathy or pity; sympathize.
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hasten
be quick to do something.
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wistful
having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.
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plead
make an emotional appeal.
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solemn
characterized by deep sincerity.
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cunning
having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.
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dispassionate
not influenced by strong emotion, and so able to be rational and impartial.
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brash
self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way.
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ascribe
(ascribe something to) attribute something to a (cause).
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remorse
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.
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atone
make amends or reparation.
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