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a reply, especially a sharp or witty one.

a traitor who collaborates with an enemy occupying force.

self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental.

a soft greasy or viscous substance used as an ointment or for lubrication.

deceit used in order to achieve one’s goal.

the protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.

deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.

to suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.

a self-righteously moralistic person who behaves as if superior to others.

extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading.