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a false reason, deceptive excuse
pretext
in a joyous manner
blithely
obvious; very clear; evident
manifest
withdrawn, standing apart from others (usually as a matter of choice)
aloof
to obtain through special effort; to bring about
procure
a small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.
faction
impatient, uneasy, or restless
restive
to speak in favor of
advocate
wretchedly poor; run-down; mean or selfish
sordid
farm machine that gathers a food crop from the fields
reaper
to be in charge; govern
preside
to dig up
disinter
having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.
shrewd
continuing or enduring forever; everlasting
perpetually
easily managed or controlled
tractable
deserving of scorn; despicable
contemptible
