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1 Seeing Is Defining Vocabulary from James Baldwin

2 Elliptical Possessing an ambiguous, confusing or circular character

3 Expatriate To be banished, or to withdraw residence or allegiance from one’s native country

4 Profound Penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding

5 Serene Calm, peaceful or tranquil; unruffled

6 Intrinsic A trait, quality or characteristic that is natural, internal or innate

7 Maverick A person pursuing rebellious, even potentially disruptive, policies or ideas

8 Polemic A controversial argument that is highly critical of an opposing point of view, opinion, idea, etc.

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