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7979343918Profoundheartfelt, (of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense0
7979351062Sublimeof such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe1
7979354702Laudatory(of speech or writing) expressing praise and commendation2
7979360215Concessiona thing is granted, especially in response to demands; a thing conceded. (2) A preferential allowance or rate given by an organization3
7979368182Admonitionan act or action of admonishing' authoritative counsel or warning.4
7979376822Eulogya speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically someone who has just died5
7979385020Raconteurto relate or narrate; tell in detail; give facts or particulars of.6
7979388170Broachraise(a sensitive or difficult subject) for discussion. (2) pierce 9 a cask) to draw liquor7
7979397865Rendtear(something) into two or more pieces. (2) wrench (something)violently (3) cause great emotional paint to ( a person or their heart)8
7979413418Sanctimoniousmaking a show of being morally superior to other people.9
7979415605SinisterGiving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen. (2) Of, on, or towards the left-hand side (in a coat of arms, from the bearer's point of view i.e., the right as it is depicted)10
7979423688Pastoraladj. ( especially of land or a farm) used for or related to the keeping or gazing of sheep or cattle. (2) adj. (in the Christian Church) concerning or appropriate to the giving of spiritual guidance. 1. noun. A work of literature portraying an idealized version of country life.11
7979440547Perturbto disturb the composure of; trouble12
7979448517Writhe-make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body13
7979451264Seditious-inciting or causing people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch14
7979458594Respitea short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant15
7979463535Prostratelay oneself flat on the ground face downward, especially in reverence or submission16
7979468201Luminousfull of or shedding light; bright or shining, especially in the dark17
7979470423Malleable-(of a metal or other material) able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking.18
7979480277Forlornpitifully sad and abandoned or lonely19
7979486724Aplombself-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation20
7979492189Saccharineexcessively sweet or sentimental.21
7979497866Reprisalan act of retaliation(vengeance)22
7979502756Apotheosisthe highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax23
7979521929Facetioustreating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant24
7979526762Voraciouswanting or devouring great quantities of food25
7979532086Ostentatiouscharacterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice26
7979540209Affluencethe state of having a great deal of money; wealth27
7979543715Alleviatemake (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe28
7979546496Coercepersuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats29
7979552024Avariceextreme greed for wealth or material gain30
7979557076Commiserateexpress or feel sympathy or pity; sympathize31
7979561843Rectitudemorally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness32
7979565238Perfidydeliberately faithless33
7979569651Inundateoverwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with34
7979576624Copiousabundant in supply or quantity35

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