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- James Lipton

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lumber
move in a slow, awkward way.
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furtive
attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.
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retrench
(of a government, company, or individual) reduce costs or spending in response to economic difficulty.
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perfunctory
(of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection.
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decorous
in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained.
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scuttle
deliberately cause (a scheme) to fail.
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stately
having a dignified, unhurried, and grand manner; majestic in manner and appearance.
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rebuff
reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner.
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cajole
persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.
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confound
cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by acting against their expectations.
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hamper
hinder or impede the movement or progress of.
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invoke
give rise to; evoke.
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sentiment
a view of or attitude toward a situation or event; an opinion.
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mid
of or in the middle part or position of a range.
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