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Remedy- A medicine or treatment for a diseases

                 -Set right , solve , correct it

Rebels- A person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against the government or ruler  , revolt , insurgent

Profundity-Deep Inside or depth of knowledge or thought

Obsessive-Of the nature of obsession , fanatic

Persistence-The continue or prolonged existence of something

Evokes-Bring or recall to the conscious mind , awaken

Grasped-Seize and hold firmly , grip

Rigors-A sudden feeling of cool accompanied by increase in temperature

Skepticism-Doubtful

Ambivalent-Having mixing feeling or contradict idea , doubtful , unsure

Docile-Ready to accept instruction , obedient , submissive

Mischievous – Naughty

Prosaic – Straight Forward

Atrophy – Reducing the quality

Treacherous – Betray

Meek – Weak

Haughty – Arrogant/supercilious

Anachronism – Chronological mistakes

Anomaly – Odd

Quandary – Confuse , Questioning

Relapse – Return

Stoutness – Strong

Verdict – A judgment or opinion

Craven – Cowardly

Vacillation – Hesitate , Undecided , Uncertain

Vindicate – Clear ( someone ) of blame , Absolve

Absolve - Declare   

Euphoria – Happiness or Enjoyment , Joy

Enigma – A person or thing that mysterious , puzzling or difficult to understand

Indignant – Showing of anger or annoyance at what perceived unfair

Cynical –Believing that only selfishness motivates human actions; not believing in disinterested points of view; feeling uncertain if something will happen or it is worth the effort spent.

Dogmatic –Inclined to lay down the principle that incontrovertibly true

Tenacity – Determine , Persistence , Strength of purpose

Relentless –1. Oppressive constantly ,Persistent

                     2. Harsh , cruel

Malleability –Flexible