adherence
nounThe act of following a principle, rule, or plan closely.
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adjectiveFollowing a winding or indirect route; also indirect in expression or action.
compliant
adjectiveWilling to follow instructions or meeting stated requirements.
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Willing to follow directions
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conventional
adjectiveFollowing established practices or commonly accepted ideas.
customary
adjectiveFollowing an established habit or usual practice.
Following usual practice
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disenchantment
nounDisappointment following the loss of an earlier illusion or enthusiasm.
Disappointment following the loss of an earlier illusion or enthusiasm
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emulate
verbTo strive to equal or surpass a model through imitation.
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entourage
nounA group of companions, assistants, or attendants surrounding a person.
exponential
adjectiveChanging by a constant proportional factor over equal intervals, or relating to a quantity expressed with an exponent.
Involving a constant proportional factor
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illogical
adjectiveNot following a reasonable or consistent line of reasoning.
Not logically consistent
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orthodox
adjectiveConforming to established beliefs, practices, or methods.
Following accepted practice
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roundabout
adjectiveIndirect or following a longer, less straightforward course.
sequacious
adjectiveFollowing another person's ideas uncritically.
subsequent
adjectiveFollowing later in time or order.
systematic
adjectiveFollowing an organized method or plan.
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