A Modest Proposal Vocabulary

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expedient

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serving to promote one's interest

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encumberance

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burden

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prudence

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good sense

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temperance

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self-control

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emulation

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effort to match or surpass a person or achievement

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frugality

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the quality of being economical with resources

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self-control

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the ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behavior

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burden

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a heavy load or responsibility

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good sense

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sound judgment or wisdom

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effort

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a vigorous or determined attempt