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7254072718manacleda metal band, chain, or shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankes0
7254072719precipicea very steep rock face or cliff, typicall a tall one1
7254072720pinesuffer a mental and physical decline, especially because of a broken heart2
7254072721palsyparalysis, especially that which is accompanied by involuntary tremors3
7254072722pestilencea fatal epidemic disease, especially bubonic plague4
7254072723ulceran open sore on an external or internal surface of the body, caused by a break in the skin or mucous membrane that fails to heal5
7254072724viceimmoral or wicked behavior6
7254072725oftarchaic word for often7
7254072726epigrama witty saying expressing a single thought or observation8
7254072727impingementsomet that having an effect or impact, especially a negative one9
7254271549fiendan evil spirit or demon10
7254273108unscrupuloushaving or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair11
7254274010gripingexpress a complaint or grumble about something, especially something trivial12
7254274819goreexpress a complaint or grumble about something, especially something trivial13
7254274934starksevere or bare in appearance or outline14
7281007663timidshowing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened15
7281007664noveltythe quality of being new, original, or unusual16
7281007665expositiona comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory17
7281007666bolusa small rounded mass of a substance, especially of chewed food at the moment of swallowing18
7281009003invariablyin every case or on every occasion; always19
7281009004superannuateretire (someone) with a pension20
7281010563draughtsmena person who makes detailed technical plans or drawings21
7281010564arbitera person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter22
7281011956ephemerallasting for a very short period23
7281011957enigmaa person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand24
7281014188sterilenot able to produce children or young25
7281014189berateto scold or criticize (someone) angrily26
7281014190allycombine or unite a resource or commodity with (another) for mutual benefit27
7281015421epitomizesto be a perfect example of28
7281017505expositoryintended to explain or describe something29
7423297187larksomething done just for fun or adventure30
7423297188torrenta strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid31
7423297189dispelledDriven away; made to disappear32
7423297190annalsA historical record of events, often arranged in a yearly sequence33
7423297191dispensationa special allowance; privilege34
7423299574heedto pay attention to35
7423299575stoicdetached, unemotional, matter-of-fact, apathetic36
7423299576precariouslyUnsteadily; insecurely37
7423302795iambic pentameterA rhythm of 10 syllables38
7423302796imploringbeg someone earnestly or desperately to do something39
7423302797earnestintense, a sincere state of mind40
7423306834didacticintended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive41
7426674915substantiallarge, important; major, significant42
7426674917homageHonor or respect shown publicly43
7426675569prostratelying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward44
7426675570recessremote part or corner45
7426675571aloftUp in the air, especially in flight.46
7426675572tempestuouscharacterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion47
7426676000manifestObvious, apparent, perceptible to the eye (adj); to show, make clear, or prove (verb)48
7426676001hearthThe region from which innovative ideas originate49
7426676703syntacticallydescribes the placement of words, comes from the noun syntax50
7426676704amorphouswithout a clearly defined shape or form51
7426677173haphazardlacking any obvious principle of organization52
7426677175conciliatoryAppeasing; soothing; showing willingness to reconcile intended or likely to placate or pacify53
7426677588testyeasily irritated; characterized by impatience and exasperation54
7426677589obliqueNot straightforward or direct55
7426677590indictmentthe act of accusing; a formal accusation56
7426677986philistinismUnsophistication; ignorance Hostility or disbelief in culture narrow minded57
7426677987ostentationexcessive showiness Display meant to impress others; boastful showiness58
7426678373parableA simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson59
7568152763despondentin low spirits from loss of hope or courage60
7568153257engrossingabsorbing all of one's attention or interest61
7568154041loftyVery high; noble or of imposing height62
7568154394prospectthe possibility or likelyhood of a future event happening63
7789231962augmentto make larger, increase64
7789231963avertto turn aside, turn away; to prevent, avoid65
7789231964aversehaving a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling66
7789231965overtopen, not hidden, expressed or revealed in a way that is easily recognized67
7789231966coverthidden; secret68
7789232689covet(v.) to desire something belonging to another (person)69
7789232690conventthe building or buildings occupied by such a society; a monastery or nunnery70
7789233928grievancesformal complaints71
7789244535adverseNot helpful; harmful72
7793154010forebodingA feeling that something bad will happen73
7793155784goadingto prod; make someone do something; to push someone74
7793156405aughtAnything75
7793156406sublimelofty or grand76
7793157417precipitousdangerously high or steep77
7793157418luridgruesome; horrible; revolting78
7793158956dismissiverefusing to consider someone or something seriously79
7793159432orthodoxAdhering to the traditional and established, especially in religion80
7793160028despondentin low spirits from loss of hope or courage81
7793160029ferventhaving or displaying a passionate intensity82
7793160954impassionedfilled with passionate emotion83
7793162044decadencemoral or cultural decline as characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.84
7793164600hackneyedcommonplace; overused85
7833256478profoundHaving great depth or seriousness86
7833256479broodingshowing deep unhappiness of thought87
7833256480asceticOne who leads a life of self-denial and contemplation; absent of luxury88
7833256481venerablerespected because of age89
7833257771interminableEndless; seeming to be without end90
7833257772sombregloomily dark; shadowy; dimly lighted91
7833257773augustmajestic, inspiring admiration and respect92
7833257774weldRemoves creases from solid objects93
7833259363imperceptibleimpossible to perceive94
7833259364forthwithimmediately, at once, without delay95
7833259365estuaryA habitat in which the fresh water of a river meets the salt water of the ocean.96
7833259366strickenseriously affected by an undesirable condition or unpleasant feeling97
7833260923serenitythe absence of mental stress or anxiety98
7833260924tranquilcalm, peaceful99
7833263514ominouslyin a threatening way100
7833263515immutabilitynot being subject to change101
7833265455immensityvastness; enormous extent102
7833265517alacritybrisk and cheerful readiness103
7833267369elicitedevoke or draw out from someone by actions or questions104
7833267370cravatnecktie105
7833267371somnambulistone who walks and performs other actions during sleep106
7833268928uncannystrange, mysterious, weird, beyond explanation107
7833270628insipidLacking interest or flavor108
7833270629contemptuouslyshowing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; disrespectful.109
7833272191feverishlyIn a highly emotional or nervous way110
7833272192eerieweird; mysterious; strange and frightening111
7833272193alienista doctor who specializes in mental disease112
7833272194rascalOne who behaves mischievously; one who teases; a dishonest person113
7833272195obliquelyan indirect, evasive or misleading manner or direction114
7833276159morosehaving a gloomy or sullen manner; not friendly or sociable115
7833276160thwartprevent; frustrate116
7833276161declivityA downward slope; a dip117
7833277598rapaciousaggressively greedy or grasping118
7833279298lugubriouslooking or sounding sad and dismal119
7833279299exaltto glorify, to praise, to raise in rank120
7833280715lamentableto be regretted or pitied121
7833321814crispclear and effective122
7833321815akinof similar character123
7833321816euphemismAn indirect, less offensive way of saying something that is considered unpleasant124
7833324024impassiveshowing no emotion125
7833324025metaphysicalmystical, abstract, spiritual126
7833324026oxymoronA figure of speech that combines opposite or contradictory terms in a brief phrase.127
7833325703tritecommonplace; overused, stale128
7833325704plightA difficult or dangerous condition or situation129
7833325746implicitlywithout qualification; absolutely130
7833327336assailto attack with words or force131
7833327337astutenessof keen penetration or discernment132
7833327338facilitya place where an action or operation is completed133
7833328876dismayTo discourage134
7833328877admonitiongentle reproof; counseling against a fault or error135
7833330101effacedeliminated or made indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface136
7833330102torporextreme mental and physical sluggishness137
7833330103anguishgreat mental suffering or distress138
7833330104metricalof, relating to, or composed in poetic meter.139

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