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238432332Jaded (adj)worn out or wearied by being overworked; dulled or satiated by overindulgence
238432333Bilious (adj)peevish, irritable, cranky; extremely unpleasant or distasteful; related to -----
238432334Heterodoxy (noun)unorthodox; not in accordance with established doctrines or opinions, especially in theology
238432335Indelible (adj)making marks that cannot be erased, removed or the like. ex: the ---- memories of war
238432336Parsimony (noun)extreme or excessive economy or frugality; stinginess; niggardliness
238432337Capitulate (verb)to surrender unconditionally or on stipulated terms; to give up resistance
238432338Proxy (noun)the agency, function, or power of a person authorized to act as the deputy or subsitute for another.
238432339Onerous (adj)burdensome, oppressive, or troublesome; causing hardship; having/involving obligations/responsibilities
238432340Avaricious (adj)insatiable greed for riches; inordinate; miserly desire to gain and hoard wealth
238432341Courtesan (noun)a prostitute or paramour, especially one associating with noblemen or men of wealth
238432342Irksome (adj)annoying; irritating; exasperating; tiresome
238432343Tepid (adj)moderately warm; lukewarm
238432344Efface (verb)to wipe out; to do away with; expunge; to obliterate
238432345Abate (verb)to reduce in amount, degree, intensity etc; to lessen; to diminish; to omit; to subtract
238432346Supplication (noun)an act or instance of -----ing; humble prayer, entreaty, or petition; to pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition
238432347Venerable (adj)commanding respect bc of great age or impressive dignity; worthy of ------ or reverence, as bc of high office or noble character
238432348Respite (noun)a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief; temporary suspension of the execution of a person condemned to death; reprieve
238432349Renounce (verb)to give up or put aside voluntarily; to repudiate/ disown; to give up by formal declaration
238432350suffice (verb)to be enough or adequate, as for needs or purposes, etc.
238432351austere (adj)severe in manner or appearance; uncompromising; strict; forbidden; serious; severely simple
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