RESILIENT, Able to recover quickly from adversity — emotionally or materially. (9), SYNONYMOUS, Closely associated with (10), IMPRESSIONABLE, Easily influenced — especially by opinions presented with confidence. (13), DEFINITIVE, Serving as the final and authoritative version. (10), ABJECT POVERTY, Extreme deprivation in which even basic needs are unattainable. (6,7), MALIGN, To speak about someone in a way intended to damage their reputation. (6), REFURBISH, Restore something old so it regains function and appeal. (9), BURNING DESIRE, An intense and persistent longing that refuses to fade. (7,6), CULTURAL NORMS, Unwritten societal rules governing acceptable behaviour. (8,5), STARTLE, To cause someone to jump or react suddenly from surprise. (7), FLEECE, To overcharge or swindle someone financially. (6), IRRITABLE, Easily annoyed, especially by minor inconveniences. (9), SNEAK, Move secretly in order to avoid attention. (5), CONVENTIONAL WISDOM, Widely accepted belief that may or may not be accurate. (12,7), OBJECTIVE, Not influenced by personal feelings or bias. (9), SUBJECTIVE, Based on personal perception rather than universal fact. (10), LOOSELY TRANSLATE, To give the general meaning of something, not word for word. (7,9), GUINNESS, A famous record-holding brewery, synonymous with stout beer. (7), THE UNITED NATIONS, An international organization founded in 1945 to promote peace and cooperation. (3,6), CURFEW, Mandatory restriction on movement imposed, often at night, to maintain order. (6), ANECDOTE, Short, often amusing or interesting story based on real events. (8), PALINDROME, Reads the same forward and backward (10), PORTMANTEAU, Blending two words together (11), Vacancy , Position available at the company; waiting to be filled (7), Bastille, Famous Paris prison (8).

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