Conscientious
Uncorrupt
Assented
Agreed
Countenance
Facial expressions
Resolute
Determined, purposeful
Adorned
Decorated
Vouchsafed
Gracious stoop
Discretion
Judgement, tact
Importune
Harass, press
Trifling
Insignificant, silly
Uncorrupt
Agreed
Facial expressions
Determined, purposeful
Decorated
Gracious stoop
Judgement, tact
Harass, press
Insignificant, silly
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