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7758337572Apostasy (noun)An act of refusing to continue to follow, obey, or recognize a religious faith.0
7758337573Apotheosis (noun)The perfect example/form of something1
7758337574Bellicose (adjective)favoring or inclined to start quarrels2
7758337575Blasphemy (noun)The act of showing contempt or lack of reverence for God.3
7758337576Efficacy (noun)The power to produce an effect4
7758337577Fatuity (noun)Something foolish or stupid5
7758337578Impudence (noun)The state of of being impudent (lacking modesty)6
7758337579Intrepid (adjective)Characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance7
7758337580Raiment (noun)Clothing8
7758337581Rapacious (adjective)Excessively greedy or grasping9
7758337582Allocation (noun)An amount or portion of a resource assigned to a particular recipient.10
7758337583Ascetic (adjective)Practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and essentially spiritual discipline11
7758337584Beguile (verb)To lead by deception12
7758337585Crass (adjective)Lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence.13
7758337586Defray (verb)Provide money to pay ( a cost or expense )14
7758337587Dint (noun)A blow or strike, typically one made with a weapon in fighting.15
7758337588Enjoin (verb)To direct or impose by authoritative order with urgent admonition16
7758337589Envoy (noun)A messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission.17
7758337590Interloper (noun)A person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered to not belong.18
7758337591Vicarious (adjective)Experienced or realized through imaginative or sympathetic participation in the experience of another.19
7758337592Admonish (verb)To caution, advise, or counsel against something.20
7758337593Akimbo (adjective/adverb)With hands on hips and elbows turned outwards.21
7758337594Lassitude (Noun)A condition of weariness or debility.22
7758337595Licentious (adjective)Promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual manners.23
7758337596Muse (verb & noun)To become absorbed in though // a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist.24
7758337597Pecuniary (adjective)Relating or consisting of money.25
7758337598Plight (noun)A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.26
7758337599Presumptuous (adjective)Failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate.27
7758337600Subversive (adjective)Tending or intending to subvert or overthrow, destroy, or undermine an established or existing system, especially a legally constituted government or set of beliefs.28
7758337601Vacuous (adjective)Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence (mindless).29
7758337602Avocation (Noun)A hobby or minor occupation.30
7758337603Capricious (Adjective)Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.31
7758337604Disparity (Noun)A great difference.32
7758337605Epistle (Noun)A letter.33
7758337606Hospice (Noun)A lodging for travelers, especially one run by a religious order.34
7758337607Impetus (Noun)The force or energy with which a body moves35
7758337608Moribund (Adjective)At the point of death36
7758337609Reticent (Adjective)Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.37
7758337610Vacillate (verb)Alternate or wave between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.38
7758337611Vindicate (Verb)Clear someone of blame or suspicion.39

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