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Abjure (v.) to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun Acrid (adj.) harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper August (adj.) majestic, inspiring admiration and respect Callous (adj.) emotionally hardened, unfeeling Clandestine (adj.) secret, concealed; underhanded Compunction (n.) remorse, regret Conflagration (n.) a large destructive fire Elated (adj., part.) in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased Indelible (adj.) not able to be erased or removed; memorable Indulgent (adj.) yielding to the wishes or demands of others Inveterate (adj.) firmly established, long-standing; habitual Irrelevant (adj.) not to the point, not applicable or pertinent Nocturnal (adj.) of or occuring in the night; under cover of darkness Platitude (n.) a commonplace, stale, or trite remark Quell (v.) to subdue, put down forcibly Quiescent (adj.) inactive; at rest Ruminate (v.) to meditate, think about at length; to chew the cud Tacit (adj.) unspoken, silent; implied, inferred Tangible (adj.) capable of being touched; real, concrete Trenchant (adj.) incisive, keen; forceful, effective; cutting, caustic; distinct, clear-cut