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204840254benignpleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
204840255estrangearouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness
204840256furrowa narrow groovelike or trenchlike depression in any surface
204840257inviolablenot capable of being violated or infringed
204840258jocularcharacterized by jokes and good humor
204840259languidlacking spirit or liveliness
204840260ominousthreatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
204840261ponderousslow and laborious because of weight
204840262solacecomfort in disappointment or misery
204840263superfluousmore than is needed, desired, or required
204840264antipathyopposition in feeling; settled aversion or dislike; an object of aversion
204840265asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline; austere in appearance, manner, or attitude
204840266decorumliterary and dramatic property; propriety and good taste in conduct or appearance; orderliness
204840267edificebuilding; a large abstract structure
204840268eulogya commentary oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased; high praise
204840269foliagea representation of flowers, leaves, and branches for architectural ornamentation; the aggregate of leaves of one or more plants; a cluster of leaves, flowers, or branches
204840270grievouscausing or characterized by severe pain, suffering, or sorrow; oppressive; onerous; serious; grave
204840271ignominydeep personal humiliation and disgrace; disgraceful or dishonorable conduct, quality, or action
204840272inclementlacking mildness; physically severe; stormy; (archaic) severe in temper or action/unmerciful
204840273inopportuneinconvenient; unseasonable
204840274labyrinthineintricate; involved; of, relating to, affecting, or originating in the internal ear; of, relating to, or resembling a place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys
204840275luridcausing horror or revulsion; gruesome; melodramatic; sensational; shocking; wan and ghastly pale in appearance; of any of several light or medium grayish colors; shining with the red glow of fire seen through smoke or cloud
204840276pallordeficiency of color especially of the face
204840277placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
204840278portentsomething that foreshadows a coming event; omen; sign; prophetic indication or significance; marvel; prodigy
204840279potentateruler; sovereign; one who wields great power or sway
204840280proprietythe quality or state of being proper or suitable; appropriateness; conformity to what is socially acceptable in conduct or speech; fear of offending against conventional rules of behavior especially between the sexes
204840281quaintmarked by skillful design; marked by beauty or elegance; unusual or different in character or appearance; pleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar
204840282witticisma cleverly witty (amusingly or ingeniously clever in conception or execution) and often biting or ironic remark
204840283zeniththe highest point reached in the heavens by a celestial body; the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observe; culminating point
221670699abatebecome less in amount or intensity
221670700abyssa bottomless gulf or pit
221670701expiatemake amends for
221670702importhaving important effects or influence
221670703incongruitythe quality of disagreeing; nonconformity, disagreement, incompatibility
221670704indefatigableshowing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
221670705inextricableincapable of being solved or untangled
221670706infamoushaving an exceedingly bad reputation
221670707pietyrighteousness by virtue of being pious
221670708scintillatingsparkling, twinkling, exceptionally brilliant
221670709calamityan event resulting in great loss and misfortune
221670710depravitymoral corruption
221670711eruditehaving or showing profound knowledge
221670712esotericconfined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle
221670713etheralheavenly, unusually delicate, light, lacking material substance, intangible
221670714evanescentfleeting; vanishing; soon disappearing
221670715exigenturgent; pressing; requiring immediate action or attention
221670716palliatelessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
221670717plaintiveexpressing sorrow
221670718propinquitythe property of being close together
221670719abasecause to feel shame
221670720ascendto move upward, to rise from a lower station
221670721dearthan insufficient quantity or number
221670722derisionridicule, mockery
221670723forebodinga feeling of evil to come
221670724fugitivesomeone who is sought by law officers
221670725malefactorsomeone who has committed (or been legally convicted of) a crime
221670726peala deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
221670727regimenthe regular process, procedure, or system of doing something
221670728repletefill to satisfaction
225558644abstrusedifficult to penetrate; hard to understand
225558645alchemistone who was versed in the practice of alchemy and who sought an elixir of life and a panacea and an alkahest and the philosopher's stone
225558646amenableliable to answer to a higher authority
225558647effervescentmarked by high spirits or excitement
225558648gentilityelegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
225558649portala grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
225558650precipicea very steep cliff
225558651primevalhaving existed from the beginning
225558652prolificproducing in large quantities or with great frequency; highly productive
225558653stalwarta person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)
236093308austeresevere in manner or appearance; uncompromising; strict; forbidding
236093309gauntextremely thin and bony; haggard and drawn, as from great hunger, weariness, or torture; emaciated
236093310odiousdeserving or causing hatred; hateful; detestable
236093311petulancethe state or quality of being irritable, impatient, or sullen
236093312revereto regard with respect tinged with awe; venerate
236093313rotundround in shape; rounded
236093314tarryto delay or be tardy in acting, starting, coming, etc.; linger or loiter
236093315vicissitudea change or variation occurring in the course of something
236093316virtuousconforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright
236093317vitiatedto impair the quality of; make faulty; spoil
236945726audacityboldness or daring, especially with confident or arrogant disregard for personal safety, conventional thought, or other restrictions
236945727auspiciouspromising success; propitious; opportune; favorable
236945728consecrateto make or declare sacred; set apart or dedicate to the service of a deity
236945729crediblecapable of being believed; believable
236945730enumerateto mention separately as if in counting; name one by one; specify, as in a list
236945731gratuitousgiven, done, bestowed, or obtained without charge or payment; free; voluntary
236945732imbibeto consume (liquids) by drinking; drink
236945733inauspiciousboding ill; ill-omened; unfavorable
236945734pompouscharacterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance
236945735sedulouslydiligent in application or attention; persevering; assiduous
247124483endowto provide with a permanent fund or source of income
247124484enmitya feeling or condition of hostility; hatred; ill will; animosity; antagonism
247124485ferventhaving or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm, etc.; ardent
247124486obviatesto anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary
247124487opaquenot transparent or translucent; impenetrable to light; not allowing light to pass through; hard to understand; not clear or lucid; obscure
247124488palpablereadily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident
247124489propensitya natural inclination or tendency
247124490remonstrateto say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval
247124491tomea book, especially a very heavy, large, or learned book
247124492wanof an unnatural or sickly pallor; pallid; lacking color
287533114acuitysharpness; acuteness; keenness
287533115alacrityliveliness and eagerness; willingness
287533116appendadd to the very end
287533117benevolencean inclination to do kind or charitable acts
287533118betokenbe a signal for or a symptom
287533119duplicitydeceitfulness in speech or conduct, as by speaking or acting in two different ways to different people concerning the same matter; double-dealing
287533120implicitimplied though not directly expressed
287533121imputeattribute or credit to
287533122misanthropesomeone who dislikes people in general
287533123obtuseslow to learn or understand
287533124abnegatedeny or renounce
287533125affinitya natural attraction or feeling of kinship
287533126capriciousdetermined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
287533127inscrutablenot easily understood; mysterious; unfathomable
287533128magnatea very wealthy or powerful businessman
287533129malleablecapable of being shaped or bent or drawn out; easily influenced
287533130penitentfeeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
287533131predilectiona tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference
287533132torpidslow and apathetic
287533133unobtrusiveinconspicuous, unassertive, or reticent
304336390buoyanttending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
304336391burnishpolish and make shiny
304336392despondencyfeeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
304336393despoticcharacteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule
304336394discernto see clearly, recognize
304336395forbearancepatience, restraint
304336396inveteratesettled or confirmed in a habit, practice, feeling, or the like
304336397venerateregard with feelings of respect and reverence
304336398vistathe visual percept of a region through an opening
304336399voluptuouspleasurable to the senses, sensuous
304336400antidotesomething that prevents or counteracts injurious or unwanted effects
304336401decorousnesspropriety in manners and conduct
304336402extantstill in existence
304336403husbanda married man
304336404impugnattack as false or wrong
304336405insidiousintended to entrap
304336406melancholya constitutional tendency to be gloomy and depressed
304336407mettlethe courage to carry on
304336408precociouscharacterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)
304336409sanctifyrender holy by means of religious rites
322865751avariceextreme greed for material wealth
322865752credulouswilling to believe or trust too readily, especially without proper or adequate evidence; gullible
322865753laudto praise; extol
322865754malicefeeling a need to see others suffer
322865755obscurenot clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain
322865756profundityintellectual depth
322865757quenchto slake, satisfy, or allay (thirst, desires, passion, etc.)
322865758rendto separate into parts with force or violence
322865759vanquishedto conquer or subdue by superior force, as in battle
322865760wantondeliberate and without motive or provocation; uncalled-for; headstrong; willful
322865761chideto express disapproval of; scold; reproach
322865762confoundto perplex or amaze, especially by a sudden disturbance or surprise; bewilder; confuse
322865763dauntto overcome with fear; intimidate
322865764forswearto reject or renounce under oath
322865765palatableacceptable or agreeable to the mind or feelings
322865766prattleacceptable or agreeable to the mind or feelings
322865767rancorbitter, rankling resentment or ill will; hatred; malice
322865768summonto call upon to do something specified
322865769surfeitedexcess; an excessive amount
322865770tidingsnews, information, or intelligence

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