| Term | Definition |
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| lurid | (adj)causing horror or revulsion |
| tarry | (verb) to delay, to be tardy |
| anathema | (noun) a ban or a curse, solemnly pronounced by ecclesiastical authority accompanied by excommunication, something everyone hate |
| scruples | (noun) an ethical consideration or principle that inhibits action |
| brandishing | (transitive verb) to wave a weapon |
| countenance | (noun) facial expression, mental composure |
| quaffed | (verb) to drink deeply, heartily |
| recondite | (adj) obscure, little known or understood |
| votary | (noun) one who is bound by religious life; a monk or nun; an adherent follower |
| odious | (adj)arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance |
| impetuous | (adj) acting without though or care; impulsive |
| gossamer | (adj) something light, delicate or insubstantial |
| anomalous | (adj)inconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal or expected |
| pertinacious | (adj) holding firmly to an opinion or course of action; stubborn |
| equivocal | (adj) open to two or more interpretations and often intended to mislead; of doubtful or uncertain nature |
| sagacious | (adj) discerning; of keen and farsighted penetration of judgement |
| congenial | (adj) agreeable; existing harmoniously |
| sepulcher | (noun) a burial place or tomb; a receptacle for religious relics |
| mien | (noun) air or bearing especially as expressive of attitude or personality |
| ignominy | (noun) disgraceful or dishonorable conduct, quality or action; deep personal humiliation and disgrace |
| rotund | (adj) plump; of fancy, superfluous speech |
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