def. 2

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taunt
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provoke someone with insulting remarks
resurgence
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return to prominence or power
formidable
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powerful and intimidating
dictatorship
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form of government with one absolute ruler
supplicant
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person who begs for a favour
galling
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making one feel bitterness and anger
impenetrable
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very well protected; unable to be broken through
anathema
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something absolutely hated or despised
imposing
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impressive usually because of size or appearance
sham
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something which is not what it is claimed to be
send your ground
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refuse to change opinions or beliefs despite pressure
toe that party line
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to obey official policy
pinning their hopes
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expect a lot from
like a bolt from the blue
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unexpected
meet us halfway
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to reach a compromise
suck to their guns
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refuse to change opinions or beliefs despite pressure

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