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13970713286Aberrationn. a deviation from what is normal or proper0
13970713287Bequeathv. To leave to another by will after one's death (law usage); to hand down1
13970713288Capitulatev. To surrender2
13970713289Debilitatev. To make feeble; to weaken3
13970713290Ensconcev. To settle in a safe, snug, or hidden place4
13970713291Felicityn. 1. Great happiness 2. A pleasing manner or style5
13970713292Gluttonn. A person who eats or consumes to excess; a person who engages in a particular activity to excess6
13970713293Hamletn. A small village7
13970713294Implausibleadj. Difficult to believe; unlikely8
13970713295Loathev. To dislike intensely9
13970713296Malicen. A desire to cause harm to others10
13970713297Nostalgian. A sentimental longing for things of the past11
13970713298Pilferv. To steal, especially in small amounts12
13970713299Recompensen. Payment in return for something, especially damages v. To pay or to pay for13
13970713300Volitionn. 1. The ability to choose willfully 2. A choice; the act of making a choice14
13970713301Allusionn. An indirect reference15
13970713302Chronicadj. Lasting and recurring for a long time16
13970713303Denunciationn. Open disapproval17
13970713304Embellishv. 1. To make beautiful by decorating 2. To improve by adding decorative details18
13970713305Fermentn. A state of agitation and excitement; unrest v. To cause or to undergo a breakdown of chemical substances into simpler substances, especially sugar into alcohol19
13970713306Haggardadj. Appearing worn and exhausted due to overwork or worry20
13970713307Ingratiatev. To win favor with others21
13970713308Lassituden. A state of weakness and weariness22
13970713309Malignv. To speak unfavorably about adj. Evil or harmful23
13970713310Philistinen. Someone who is uninterested in or hostile to art or culture. adj. Smug; ignorant24
13970713311Ramshackleadj. Poorly constructed or maintained; rickety25
13970713312Sageadj. Sensible and wise n. A person of celebrated wisdom or judgement26
13970713313Transcendv. To pass above or beyond its limits of; to be above or beyond the limits of27
13970713314Voluminousadj. Having great size or capacity28
13970713315Wistfuladj. 1. Full of longing or desire 2. Sad in thought; pensive29
13970713316Anonymityn. The state of being unknown30
13970713317Awryadj. 1. Turn or twisted to one side 2. Unexpectedly wrong; off course31
13970713318Citadeln. A fortress32
13970713319Deliriousadj. Experiencing uncontrolled excitement, emotion, or confusion33
13970713320Effervescentadj. High-spirited; lively34
13970713321Fervorn. Feeling of intense emotion35
13970713322Hoardn. A secret supply for future use; a stash v. To gather or accumulate discreetly36
13970713323Kioskn. A small, open structure resembling a pavilion or gazebo37
13970713324Musterv. To call or summon together n. A gathering of persons for inspection38
13970713325Partisann. A strong, sometimes militant, supporter of a cause or group adj. Devoted to a particular side or group39
13970713326Prodigiousadj. 1. Far better than or beyond average 2. Impressively great in power, size, or extent40
13970713327Refurbishv. To make bright, clean, or appealing again41
13970713328Sporadicadj. Occurring singly in scattered locations at unpredictable intervals42
13970713329Thoroughfaren. A main road or public highway43
13970713330Venerableadj. Worthy of respect; respected44
13970713331Acclaimv. To approve or praise loudly n. Enthusiastic approval45
13970713332Bedraggledadj. Wet and filthy as though having been dragged through mud46
13970713333Crypticadj. Having a hidden or secret meaning47
13970713334Ebbv. To flow or fall back, as the tide n. A period of decline48
13970713335Fanaticn. One who has excess devotion to and enthusiasm for a cause or idea49
13970713336Haphazardadj. Dependent upon chance; lacking any definite plan50
13970713337Illuminatev. 1. To brighten with light 2. To make clear; to rid of confusion51
13970713338Legacyn. Something handed down from ancestors or history52
13970713339Maimv. To disable or disfigure53
13970713340Perceptiveadj. Extremely attentive to sensory input; keen54
13970713341Repudiatev. To reject as untrue55
13970713342Solicituden. 1. Anxiety and concern 2. Concern for the well-being of others56
13970713343Taintv. To corrupt or ruin by contaminating57
13970713344Trepidationn. A state of fearful uncertainty; dread58
13970713345Waifn. A homeless person, especially an orphaned child59
13970713346Assuagev. To make less severe or painful60
13970713347Blasphemousadj. Disrespectful toward what is considered sacred61
13970713348Celestialadj. Of or relating to the sky or heavens62
13970713349Dialoguen. 1. A conversation between two people 2. The lines spoken by characters in a literary work (e.g., a play or in fiction)63
13970713350Exuberantadj. 1. Emotionally unrestrained and joyful 2. Lavish; abundant64
13970713351Hereticn. A person whose opinions conflict with established, popular beliefs65
13970713352Incorrigibleadj. Incapable of correction or rehabilitation66
13970713353Peevishadj. Easily annoyed; irritable67
13970713354Portendv. To signal or warn of; to forecast68
13970713355Quashv. 1. To suppress with threat or force 2. To declare invalid69
13970713356Reticentadj. Disinclined to speak out; reserved70
13970713357Squalidadj. 1. Filthy and miserable, as from poverty 2. Morally revolting; sordid71
13970713358Turbulentadj. Violently disturbed; chaotic72
13970713359Unorthodoxadj. Disregarding or defying tradition or standards73
13970713360Wrathn. Intense anger that is often vengeful74
13970713361Anthologyn. A collection of short stories, poems, or plays75
13970713362Alleviatev. To make more bearable; to ease76
13970713363Conciliatoryadj. Overcoming distrust or hostility through friendliness77
13970713364Diminutionn. A lessening or a decrease78
13970713365Esotericadj. Understood by or meant for only a small group79
13970713366Gritn. 1. Tiny grains of sand or stone 2. Determination and courage v. To clench together, as teeth80
13970713367Ludicrousadj. Humorously absurd and nonsensical81
13970713368Menialadj. Tedious and requiring little skill82
13970713369Pessimisticadj. Expecting only the worst or most negative outcome83
13970713370Phosphorescencen. Continuous emission of light from a substance requiring neither heat nor sustained exposure to radiation84
13970713371Ransackv. To rummage and steal85
13970713372Salvon. A simultaneous discharge of guns or cannons, or an outburst resembling such a discharge.86
13970713373Tentativeadj. Not definite or permanent87
13970713374Vicariousadj. Felt as if one were taking part in the experiences or feelings of another person88
13970713375Yearnv. To desire intensely, sometimes with sadness89
13970713376Aridadj. Lacking water or rainfall; very dry90
13970713377Compatibleadj. Capable of existing or working together91
13970713378Deplorev. 1. To condemn 2. To regret92
13970713379Fraughtadj. 1. Filled with; laden 2. Emotionally distressed or distressing93
13970713380Incontrovertibleadj. Impossible to dispute or disprove94
13970713381Loquaciousadj. Talkative95
13970713382Microcosmn. A small part that represents the whole of a system96
13970713383Ornateadj. Richly and elaborately decorated97
13970713384Petulantadj. Easily annoyed; peevish98
13970713385Quipn. A witty remark, sometimes sarcastic v. To make a witty or clever remark99
13970713386Scoffv. To mock with contempt100
13970713387Tantalizev. To excite by flaunting a desired thing and keeping it just out of reach101
13970713388Urbaneadj. Polite and refined in manner, as from vast social experience102
13970713389Volatileadj. Tending to change suddenly; explosively103
13970713390Wantonadj. 1. Wastefully excessive 2. Reckless and indifferent toward morality, decency, or justice104
13970713391Apathyn. A lack of interest or emotion105
13970713392Bludgeonv. To strike with a club n. A short, heavy club with one end heavier than the other106
13970713393Cursoryadj. Performed quickly with little attention to detail107
13970713394Eloquentadj. Clear, expressive, and moving in speech108
13970713395Forlornadj. Wretched, hopeless, and pitiful109
13970713396Innumerableadj. too numerous to be counted110
13970713397Murkyadj. 1. dark and gloomy 2. cloudy; unclear.111
13970713398Ordealn. A painful or difficult experience112
13970713399Phoenixn. 1. A bird of Egyptian mythology that periodically burned itself up and then rose from the ashes with renewed youth and vigor. 2. A person or thing of unmatched quality113
13970713400Rebuffv. To revise bluntly n. A blunt refusal114
13970713401Scrupulousadj. 1. Very attentive to what is right and wrong 2. Extremely attentive to detail; meticulous115
13970713402Spectern. 1. A ghostly apparition 2. A mental image of an unsettling thing or event.116
13970713403Textilen. Cloth made from weaving or knitting117
13970713404Ultimatumn. A final demand or threat118
13970713405Vanguardn. 1. The forwardmost units of an advancing army 2. Any group leading a new trend in a certain field119
13970713406Amassv. To gather things together, usually for pleasure or profit120
13970713407Bravadon. A showy or false display or courage121
13970713408Commiseratev. To feel or to express sorrow; to sympathize122
13970713409Deterv. To prevent from doing or happening123
13970713410Euphemismn. An inoffensive term substituted for an offensive term124
13970713411Fledglingn. 1. A long bird just ready to fly 2. An inexperienced young person adj. Young and inexperienced125
13970713412Lavishadj. 1. Extravagant and abundant 2. Excessively generous v. To give generously and extravagantly126
13970713413Menagerien. A collection of animals on display127
13970713414Occultadj. Of or dealing with magic or the supernatural128
13970713415Peripheraladj. Of, near, or related to the outer edge or boundary129
13970713416Profusionn. A great quantity or amount; an abundance130
13970713417Reclusen. A person who lives a secluded, solitary life131
13970713418Skittishadj. Nervously excitable132
13970713419Tangibleadj. Actual; real; capable of being perceived by the senses133
13970713420Undulatev. To move in or cause to move in a wavelike motion134

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