stigmatize
to treat someone or something as shameful or socially unacceptable
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Season 45, Episode 12Documentary
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relapsing
happening again after a period of improvement
compulsively
in a way that is hard to stop or control
bereft
lacking something important, especially hope, joy, or comfort
exquisitely
in a very beautiful, delicate, or skillful way
impulsively
in a way that is based on sudden feelings or desires, not careful thought
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
whisking
to beat or stir food quickly with a whisk
communicable
able to be passed from one person or thing to another, especially a disease
preventable
able to be avoided or stopped from happening
copious
large in amount or number; plentiful
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susceptibility
the fact of being likely to be affected or harmed by something
opiate
a drug made from opium or similar substances, used to relieve pain
hock
to pawn something, especially to get money quickly
treatable
able to be treated successfully with medicine or other care
sadden
to make someone feel sad
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
muscling
the use of force or pressure to get something
tranquilizer
a medicine that helps a person or animal relax or sleep
supplant
to replace something or someone, especially by taking over their role or use
waning
to gradually become less strong, bright, or active
pleasurable
giving pleasure or enjoyment
tenfold
by ten times as much