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11749047855throngA large number of people gathered together; a crowd0
11749047856edificea large, elaborate structure; an imposing building1
11749047857utopiaan imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect2
11749047858portalan entrance, door or gate3
11749047859inauspiciousnot conducive to success; unpromising4
11749047860petrifyscare, frighten5
11749047861physiognomythe art of judging human character from facial features6
11749047862augerto foretell or predict7
11749047863culprit(n.) a person who has committed a crime or is guilty of some misconduct; an offender8
11749047864indubitablywithout a doubt9
11749047865venerableworthy of respect10
11749047866infamythe state of being well known for some bad quality or deed11
11749047867transgressora person who breaks a law or moral code or oversteps a boundary12
11749047868improprietya failure to observe standards or show due honesty or modesty; improper language, behavior, or character.13
11749047869malefactressa woman who violates the law or does evil14
11749047870magistratea civil officer charged with the administration of the law15
11749047871evanescentvanishing, soon passing away; light and airy16
11749047872ignominiousdeserving or causing public disgrace or shame17
11749047873haughtysnobbish, arrogant18
11749047874demeanorbehavior; manner of conducting oneself19
11749047875pillory(n.) a device for publicly punishing offenders; a means for exposing one to public contempt or ridicule; (v.) to expose to public contempt or ridicule20
11749047876conspicuousEasily seen or noticed21
11749047877preternaturallyabnormally, exceptionally, not natural22
11749047878remonstrancea forcefully reproachful protest23
11749047879countenancea person's face or facial expression24
11749047880discernto perceive or recognize25
11749047881heterogeneous(adj.) composed of different kinds, diverse26
11749047882irk(v.) to annoy, trouble, make weary27
11749047883insubordinationdefiance of authority28
11749047884rebukeexpress sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions.29
11749047885amenableopen to or willing to follow advice or suggestion, tractable, malleable30
11749047886writhingmake continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body31
11749047887sojourna temporary stay; to stay for a time32
11749047888peremptoryinsisting on immediate attention or obedience33
11749047889alchemymedieval form of chemistry34
11749047890iniquityan evil or wicked act35
11749047891efficacy(n.) the power to produce a desired result SYN: effectiveness, potency, reliability ANT: impotence36
11749047892impelled(v.)drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something "to push forward"37
11749047893epoch(n.) a distinct period of time, era, age38
11749047894inquest(n.)an investigation; an inquiry39
11749047895repute(n.)the opinion generally held of someone or something; the state of being generally regarded in a particular way.40
11749047896paramour(n.)an illicit lover41
11749047897besmirch(v.)damage the reputation of (someone or something) in the opinion of others42
11749047898cuckold(n.)the husband of an unfaithful wife43
11749047899retribution(n.)punishment for a criminal act44
11749047900compelled(v.)force or oblige (someone) to do something. "to drive together"45
11749047901entice(v.)to attract by offering reward or pleasure46
11749047902Morbid(adj.) in an unhealthy mental state, extremely gloomy; caused by or related to disease, unwholesome47
11749047903contemplateTo consider carefully and thoughtfully48
11749047904lurid(adj.) vivid in color, to create a harsh effect49
11749047905superfluousunnecessary50
11749047906sufficebe enough or adequate51
11749047907prolific(adj.) abundantly productive; abundant, profuse52
11749047908pietythe quality of being religious or reverent53
11749047909asceticOne who leads a life of self-denial and contemplation; absent of luxury54
11749047910thresholda strip of wood, metal, or stone forming the bottom of a doorway and crossed in entering a house or room.55
11749047911scornthe feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt.56
11749047912procureobtain (something), especially with care or effort.57
11749047913imbueto inspire or influence; to saturate58
11749047914capricea sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior59
11749047915dispositionA person's general or natural mood; tendency60
11749047916phantasmagorichaving a fantastic or deceptive appearance, as something in a dream or created by the imagination61
11749047917garbclothing, dress62
11749047918ludicrousridiculous, laughable, absurd63
11749047919impelto force, drive forward64
11749047920suppositionsomething that is assumed or taken for granted without conclusive evidence65
11749047921eminencehigh station, rank, or repute66
11749047922vistaa broad view; outlook67
11749047923ingenuityCleverness, inventiveness, resourcefulness68
11749047924proprietorAn owner of a store or other business69
11749047925AnalogyA comparison of two different things that are similar in some way70
11749047926lineageancestry71
11749047927expatiate(v.) to expand on, write or talk at length or in detail; to move about freely72
11749047928accordedgranted, given73
11749047929piousdevoutly religious74
11749047930perversitya deliberate desire to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; contrariness75
11749047931unobtrusivenot conspicuous or attracting attention76
11749047932adducecite as evidence77
11749047933mountebank(n.) a trickster, deceive78
11749047934tremulousshaking or quivering slightly79
11749047935genialfriendly and cheerful80
11749047936imbibeto drink alcohol81
11749047937vehementshowing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense82
11749047938requitalsomething given in return, compensation, or retaliation83
11749047939troddentrampled or stepped on84
11749047940appellationa name or title85
11749047941kindredone's family and relations86
11749047942apothecarydruggist; pharmacist87
11749047943exemplaryworthy of imitation, commendable; serving as a model88
11749047944sagacityacuteness of mental discernment and soundness of judgment89
11749047945eruditionknowledge acquired by research90
11749047946emissarya representative sent on a mission or errand91
11749047947enumerateto count, list, or itemize92
11749047948despondentshowing extreme discouragement or depression93
11749047949affinityA likeness, a natural relationship, a kinship94
11749047950inarticulateIncomprehensible; unable to speak with clarity95
11749047951omniousportending evil or harm96
11749047952proximitynearness97
11749047953manifestreadily perceived by the eye or the understanding98
11749047954inimicalunfavorable, harmful99
11749047955unutterableunspeakable100
11749047956solacecomfort, relief101
11749047957propagatereproduce102
11749047958beholdto look upon; observe103
11749047959tenaciousHolding fast; holding together firmly; persistent104
11749047960self-abasementthe belittling or humiliation of oneself105
11749047961traverseto pass over, across, or through106
11749047962somniferousbearing or inducing sleep107
11749047963maliceDesire to harm others108
11749047964celestialHeavenly; spiritual; divine109
11749047965subtledelicate, elusive, not obvious110
11749047966antipathydeep feeling of dislike111
11749047967machinationplot or scheme(especially evil)112
11749047968eloquencefluent or persuasive speaking or writing113
11749047969abhorrencea feeling of repulsion; disgusted loathing114
11749047970sanctityholiness115
11749047971introspectionexamination of one's own thoughts and feelings116
11749047972penancea punishment undergone due to sin117
11749047973pulpita raised platform or lectern in a church or chapel from which the preacher delivers a sermon.118
11749047974gaitmanner of walking119
11749047975crimsondeep purplish-red120
11749047976penitencethe action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentance121
11749047977eruditescholarly, learned, bookish, pedantic122
11749047978bewildermentcondition of being confused123
11749047979malevolenceill will or evil intentions124
11749047980zeniththe highest point; peak125
11749047981repentancesincere regret or remorse126
11749047982scurrilouscoarsely abusive, vulgar or low, foul-mouthed127
11749047983somnambulismsleepwalking128
11749047984abaseto humiliate, degrade129
11749047985stigmatizebrand with a mark of disgrace130
11749047986concoctto prepare by combining ingredients, to devise, invent, fabricate131
11749047987propensitya natural inclination or tendency132
11749047988acquiesceto accept without protest; to agree or submit133
11749047989resolutebold, determined; firm134
11749047990labyrintha complicated network of winding passages; a maze135
11749047991calamitya serious event causing distress or misfortune136
11749047992pristinefresh and clean; uncorrupted137
11749047993deportmenta person's behavior or manners138
11749047994accostto approach and speak to first; to confront in a challenging or aggressive way139
11749047995presentimenta vague sense of approaching misfortune140
11749047996gloatto look at or think about with great satisfaction141
11749047997fragmentaryincomplete; disconnected; made up of fragments142
11749047998deletiriousharmful, injurious143
11749047999banethe cause of ruin, harm, distress, or death144
11749048000rankleto continue a cause of anger, irritation, or bitterness145
11749048001denizenan inhabitant, resident; one who frequents a place146
11749048002blightanything that destroys, prevents growth, or causes devaluation147
11749048003impalpableunable to be felt by touch148
11749048004malignantdeadly, extremely harmful, evil; spiteful, malicious149
11749048005precociousunusually advanced or talented at an early age150
11749048006petulantIrritable or short-tempered151
11749048007enigmaa puzzle; a mystery152
11749048008acridharsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper153
11749048009reciprocateto give in return154
11749048010incongrousinappropriate155
11749048011amiablefriendly, good-natured156
11749048012endowto furnish, equip, provide with funds or some other desirable thing or quality157
11749048013talismanlucky charm158
11749048014penitentexpressing remorse for one's misdeeds159
11749048015loquacioustalkative160
11749048016somberdark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit161
11749048017sportivefrolicsome; playful162
11749048018enfeebleto weaken163
11749048019misanthrophyhatred of humanity164
11749048020estrange(v.) to drift apart or become unfriendly; to cause such a separation; to remove or keep at a distance165
11749048021contiguoussharing an edge or boundary; touching166
11749048022propinquitynearness167
11749048023derisiveexpressing contempt or ridicule168
11749048024fervent(adj.) very earnest, emotional, passionate; extremely hot169
11749048025expiateto atone for170
11749048026trammelto entrap or confine171
11749048027grovelto humble oneself in a demeaning way172
11749048028exhilaratingexciting173
11749048029subjugateto conquer by force, bring under complete control174
11749048030stealthquiet, secret, or sneaky behavior175
11749048031inscrutableimpossible to understand or interpret176
11749048032impartto make known177
11749048033irrevocableincapable of being changed or called back178
11749048034transmuteto transform179
11749048035steadfast(adj.) firmly fixed; constant, not moving or changing180
11749048036tantalizingtempting; tormenting or teasing by keeping something in sight but out of reach181
11749048037gesticulatingmaking gestures while speaking182
11749048038hieroglyphicsymbol that stands for a word, idea, or sound183
11749048039intrusivecausing disruption or annoyance through being unwelcome or uninvited.184
11749048040duplicitytreachery, deceitfulness185
11749048041ravenous(adj.) greedy; very hungry; eager for satisfaction186
11749048042eccentricitystrange and unconventional behavior187
11749048043plebiancommon people188
11749048044miena person's look or manner, especially one of a particular kind indicating their character or mood189
11749048045quaffto drink in large quantities; to gulp190
11749048046languorouslacking spirit or liveliness191
11749048047tempestuousturbulent, stormy192
11749048048jocularhumorous, jesting, jolly, joking193
11749048049depredationplundering; destruction194
11749048050mirthgladness and merriment usually accompanied by laughter195
11749048051relinquishto give up196
11749048052burnishto polish197
11749048053effervescencebubbliness; fizziness198
11749048054indefatigabletireless199
11749048055necromancysorcery200
11749048056audacityexcessive boldness, rashness, daring201
11749048057oracleprediction202
11749048058pathosAppeal to emotion203
11749048059tumultuousnoisy and disorderly204
11749048060ensue(v.) to follow in order, come immediately after and as a result205
11749048061conjectureto guess206
11749048062inducementa thing that persuades or influences someone to do something207
11749048063parableA simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson208
11749048064repudiate(v.) to disown, reject, or deny the validity of209
11749048065recurto occur again210

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