Elizabeth Gilbert was ridiculed

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deference
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politeness or respect
inflamed
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angered or aroused
outpouring
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an exaggerated or passionate outburst
oppressor
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someone who uses their power or authority over others unfairly
endorsement
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the act of approving or approbation
lofty
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act as if you think you are better than others
caveat
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statement that limits another statement
knee-jerk
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reaction or response is a quick reaction without any serious thought
cynical
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not trusting the goodness or sincerity of others
land
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have the expected effect
tank
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fail suddenly or become less successful
insufferable
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unpleasant or very annoying
meekness
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the quality of being unwilling to argue or express your opinions while being quiet and gentle
earnestness
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determination and seriousness
ignite interest
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start people being interested in something
trigger an avalanche of
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start a strong response to something
make a course correction
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change the direction of travel
appear off the mark
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seem to be not on target
sour grapes
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a petty and negative reaction when things don't go the way you wanted them to
not stand up
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doesn't make sense
your cup of tea
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something that you like
get fully on board
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to agree with and take part in what is going on

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