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14257321147lamenta passionate expression of grief or sorrow.0
14257321148contentiouscausing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.1
14257321149celestialbelonging or relating to heaven or space2
14257321150incongruousnot in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something.3
14257321151opulencegreat wealth or luxuriousness.4
14257321152fecundproducing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile.5
14257321153austeresevere or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.6
14257321154sublimeof such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe; Romantic period authors were obsessed with it.7
14257321155idyllicextremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.8
14257321156pastoral(especially of land or a farm) used for or related to the keeping or grazing of sheep or cattle.9
14257321157aversiona strong dislike or disinclination.10
14257321158ruminationa deep or considered thought about something.11
14257321159approbationapproval or praise.12
14257321160ferventhaving or displaying a passionate intensity.13
14257321161acquiescencethe reluctant acceptance of something without protest.14
14257321162reprievecancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death).15
14257321164callousshowing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.16
14257321165stoica person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.17
14257321166aloofnot friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.18
14257321168penitentfeeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant.19
14257321169benevolentwell meaning and kindly.20
14257321170fatuoussilly and pointless.21
14257321171illicitforbidden by law, rules, or custom.22
14257321172elicitevoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions.23
14257321173ficklechanging frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.24
14257321174imperiousassuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.25
14257321175vacillatingalternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.26
14257321176succumbfail to resist (pressure, temptation, or some other negative force).27
14257321177patronizingtreat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.28
14257321178onerous(of a task, duty, or responsibility) involving an amount of effort and difficulty that is oppressively burdensome.29
14257321179illustriouswell known, respected, and admired for past achievements.30
14257321180pernicioushaving a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.31
14257321181homagespecial honor or respect shown publicly.32
14257321182ignoblenot honorable in character or purpose.33
14257321184luminositythe intrinsic brightness of a celestial object (as distinct from its apparent brightness diminished by distance).34
14257321185pensiveengaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.35
14257321186jocularfond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful.36
14257321187morosesullen and ill-tempered.37
14257321188bemusingpuzzle, confuse, or bewilder (someone).38
14257321189enigmaticdifficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.39
14257321190misanthropea person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.40
14257321191estranged(of a person) no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienated.41
14257321192nostalgiaa sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.42
14257321193artificialfake43
14257321194nonchalant(of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.44
14257321195congenial(of a person) pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own45
14257321196fastidiousvery attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.46
14257321197inconspicuousnot clearly visible or attracting attention47
14257321198unrequited(of a feeling, especially love) not returned or rewarded.48
14257321199adversaryone's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.49
14257321200fictitiousnot real or true, being imaginary or having been fabricated.50
14257321201ephemerallasting for a very short time.51
14257321202mercurial(of a person) subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.52
14257321203beguilecharm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way.53
14257321204reprovereprimand or censure (someone).54
14257321205gaunt(of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age.55
14257321206antagonismactive hostility or opposition.56
14257321207jiltsuddenly reject or abandon (a lover).57
14257321208facetioustreating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.58
14257321209self-effacingnot claiming attention for oneself; retiring and modest.59
14257321210apatheticshowing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.60
14257321211ludicrousso foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous.61
14257321212incredulous(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.62
14257321213remisslacking care or attention to duty; negligent.63
14257321214sardonicgrimly mocking or cynical.64
14257321215chastiseto scold65
14257321216allaydiminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry).66
14257321217lionizegive a lot of public attention and approval to (someone); treat as a celebrity.67
14257321218impassionedfilled with or showing great emotion.68
14257321219subversiveseeking or intended to subvert an established system or institution.69
14257321220aberrantdeparting from an accepted standard.70
14257321221maxima short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.71
14257321222pronouncementa formal or authoritative announcement or declaration.72
14257321223affluentrich73
14257321224ostentatiousshowy74
14257321225didacticintended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.75
14257321226dispassionatenot influenced by strong emotion, and so able to be rational and impartial.76
14257321227inexorableimpossible to stop or prevent.77
14257321228monotonylack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.78
14257321229nativitythe occasion of a person's birth.79
14257321230vitalitythe state of being strong and active; energy.80
14257321231eruditehaving or showing great knowledge or learning.81
14257321232malevolenthaving or showing a wish to do evil to others.82
14257321233reticentnot revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.83
14257321234minutiaethe small, precise, or trivial details of something.84
14257321235repudiaterefuse to accept or be associated with.85
14257321236ambivalenthaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.86
14257321237tumultconfusion or disorder.87
14257321238improprietya failure to observe standards or show due honesty or modesty; improper language, behavior, or character.88

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