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10536348387profusean overflowing amount of0
10536348388augustmajestic, impressive1
10536348389impedeto block, stop, get in the way of2
10536348390cessationa stopping or halting3
10536348391decorumbehavior that is polite and proper for the occasion4
10536348392tangibleable to be touched5
10536350121gauntextremely thin and bony6
10536351231visageface; facial expression7
10536351708shrouda length of cloth or an enveloping garment in which a dead person is wrapped for burial; Burial cloth8
10536353271habilimentsclothing9
10536354129revelerone who partakes in boisterous festivities (merrymaker, partier, carouser)10
10536355251blasphemoussacrilegious against God or sacred things; profane11
10536355774convulseto shake uncontrollably12
10536356369reddento blush13
10536358813scrutinyclose inspection14
10536361373hearkenListen, pay attention to15
10536361733monotonouscontinuing in an unchanging tone; wearying16
10536362345reveriethe condition of being lost in thought17
10536363558tremuloustrembling, shaking18
10536371628voluptuousfull of delight or pleasure; having a shapely and pleasing appearance19
10536372217vistaa pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening20
10536372940amidsurrounded by; in the middle of21
10536374871casementa window or part of a window set on a hinge so that it opens like a door.22
10536375509candelabruma large branched candlestick or holder for several candles or lamps23
10536375895froback and forth; from24
10536377583emanateTo flow or come out from a source; come forth25
10536378691braziera portable heater consisting of a pan or stand for holding lighted coals.26
10536379409glaringin a way that gives out or reflects a strong or dazzling light27
10536379926gaudyflashy, showy; not in good taste28
10536380277tripodutensil, stool, or cauldron having three legs29
10536381097countenancethe appearance conveyed by a person's face30
10536381583precinctthe area within the walls or perceived boundaries of a particular building or place.31
10536390808writheto make twisting or turning movements in a way that suggests pain or struggle32
10536391176emphaticshowing or giving emphasis33
10536391856gaitiesMerrymaking; Bright spirits or manners34
10536395293whirlingspinning quickly35
10536395749disapprobationstrong disapproval, typically on moral grounds36
10536396912pestilencea deadly epidemic disease37
10536398307sagaciouswise; having keen perception and sound judgement38
10536398655dameA married woman39
10536401689castellatedHaving battlements and high walls like a castle.40
10536402653abbeya place where monks or nuns live41
10562367512perilsdangers42
10562377743placidpleasantly calm or peaceful43
10562382426graveserious; dignified; formal44
10562384036malignto speak harmful untruths about; speak evil of; slander; defame45
10562384037credulitytendency to believe things too quickly or easily46
10562385879furtivelySecretively or sneakily47
10562388161apathya lack of feeling, emotion, or interest48
10562391260oppresiveUsing power unjustly; burdensome49

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