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201292364pillarn. a slender upright column used to support a roof0
201292365prosperityn. the state of being successsful or flourishing1
201292366transfixedv. motionless with amazement or horror2
201292367coaxv. to try to persuade by gentle but constant asking or other measures3
201292368askewadj. not lined up straight; awry4
201292369presumev. 1. to suppose to be true 2. to act without permission or authority5
201292370reverentlyadv. with feelings of deep respect6
201292371flankv. to be placed at the side of7
204429047endeavorv. to make a major effort; attempt8
204429992resolvev. 1. to make a firm decision 2. to bring to a conclusion9
204430713appalledv. surprised and dismayed10
204430714frivolousadj. Not serious or important; silly11
208034673hostileadj. unfriendly; unfavorable to one's well-being12
208034674perilousadj. dangerous13
208034675subsidev. 1. to sink or fall to the bottom; settle 2. to become less in strength or violence14
208034676secludedv. kept apart from everything else.15
215983040cunningadj. sly or clever16
215983041contemplatev. to regard thoughtfully17
215983042gravityn. seriousness18
215983043perseverev. to keep on. to persist19
237810376fathomv. to comprehend (understand) in depth20
237810377imperativeadj. necessary21
237810378impotentadj. powerless22
237810379placidlyadv. calmly; peacefully23
237810380inevitableadj. unavoidable; bound to happen24
237810381squanderv. to waste25
237810382waverv. to be uncertain; to fluctuate; to swing back and forth26
237810383diligentadj. hard-working27
237810384animosityn. a feeling of resentment that could lead to violence; hostility28
237810385provokev. 1. to make angry; to annoy 2. to arouse to action or feeling29
237810386indignantadj. angry about something that is unfair, mean, or bad30
237810387audaciousadj. bold; daring31
315963227warilyadv. on gaurd; alert to or looking out for danger32
315963228vehementlyadv. intensely; strongly or violently33
315963229destinedv. to be determined or established ahead of time34
315963230confrontv. to come face to face with; to oppose35
315963231compliantadj. submissive; yielding36
315963232obstinateadj. stubborn; clinging, usually unreasonably, to an opinion, purpose, or course.37
315963233compelv. to force38
315963234deliberate( de LIB er rayt)v. to consider; to reflect upon39
315963235deliberate( de LIB er uht)adj. decided upon as a result of careful thought40
331240985solemnadj. serious or thoughtful; formal or stately41
331240986tyrantn. a cruel or brutal ruler; any oppressor42
331240987adeptadj. skilled; expert43
331240988enthrallv. to charm or captivate; To hold spellbound44
331240989incessantadj.unceasing; never ending45
331240990zealousadj. enthusiastically devoted to something; fervent46
331240991trepidationn. fear; nervous trembling; apprehension47
331240992exemplaryadj. outstanding; worthy of imitation48
342387767prominentadj. 1. well-known, leading, or outstanding. 2. attracting attention as by size or position.49
342387768privilyadv. privately50
342387769affirmv. to declare positively; to maintain to be true51
342387770espousev. 1. to marry 2. to support or adopt a cause or theory52
349928320tediousadj. long and tiring53
349928321implementv. to put into practice; to carry out the terms or details of, such as a treaty or a plan54
349928322scrutinizev. to examine closely55
349928323potentialthe capability of becoming real; possibility56
349928324aspirev. to seek to attain something high or great57
349928325elatedadj. filled with joy and pride58
349928326auspiciousadj. favorable; pointing to a good result59
349928327adverseadj. unfavorable; directed against a person or a thing60
349928328amiableadj. friendly; agreeable61
349928329antagonistn. an opponent; a person who is against another person; In literature, the "bad guy" or anything that is opposing the "good guy"62
349928330distraughtadj. confused and upset; agitated63
349928331awestruckadj. amazed; filled with wonder mixed with fear64
349928332triteadj. overused; not original65
349928333formidableadj. causing fear or dread; Having qualities that discourage approach or attack66
349928334obscureadj. unclear; clouded67
349928335ladenadj. loaded; burdened68
349928336revelv. to take great delight in something69
349928337jauntyadj. lively, energetic70
349928338encounterv. to come upon or meet71
349928339lurev. to tempt or lead away by offering some pleasure or advantage72

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