| Term | Definition |
|---|
| bewail | to express deep regret or sorrow over |
| destitute | without resources or possesions, especially the necessities of life |
| destitute | lacking; devoid of |
| detract | to take away, especially from the value, beauty, or importance of |
| emancipate | to set free from slavery; to liberate |
| extol | to praise highly |
| flamboyant | excessively showy, unrestrained |
| impetus | a driving force; anything that causes an action |
| insuperable | incapable of being overcome or defeated |
| intermittent | not continuous; happening at intervals |
| maxim | a general truth or rule of conduct; a short saying |
| obligatory | required or demanded |
| plumb | to measure the depth of water |
| plumb | to reach the deepest part of |
| plumb | to understand by examining closely |
| vagabond | a person who wanders from place to place |
| visage | a face, especially one that expresses feelings |
| wheedle | to coax by using sly persuasion or insincere praise |
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