custom; an inherited pattern of thought or action
The family gathered for Thanksgiving, maintaining a tradition spanning three generations.
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huge; of great force or power
kiss-up; try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
lethargy; a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility
convoluted; highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious
exercising absolute political control
sway; move without being stable, as if threatening to fall
poisonous or extremely harmful
cooperative; easily managed (controlled or taught or molded)