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Absorb, Soak
Absorb:
To take in or soak up a substance or idea.
Soak:
To make or allow something to become thoroughly wet.
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Accept, Receive
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Obdurate, Intransigent, Adamant
Obdurate:
Stubbornly refusing to change oneās opinion or course of action
Intransigent:
Unwilling to compromise or alter oneās views
Adamant:
Firmly resolute and unyielding
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Ephemeral, Transient
Ephemeral:
Lasting for a very short time
Transient:
Temporary; not permanent
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Lucid, Perspicuous
Lucid:
Clear and easily understood
Perspicuous:
Expressed clearly; easy to comprehend
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Enervate, Debilitate
Enervate:
To weaken or drain of energy
Debilitate:
To make weak or infirm
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Obfuscate, Befuddle
Obfuscate:
To deliberately make something unclear
Befuddle:
To confuse or perplex
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Alacrity, Promptitude
Alacrity:
Cheerful readiness or eagerness
Promptitude:
Quickness in acting or responding
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Garrulous, Loquacious
Garrulous:
Excessively talkative about trivial matters