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ravenously |
Greedy for gratification: ravenous for power. |
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disconsolately |
Seeming beyond consolation; extremely dejected |
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remonstrance |
An expression of protest, complaint, or reproof |
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imprecation |
A curse |
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penitent |
A person performing penance under the direction of a confessor |
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presentiment |
A sense that something is about to occur; a premonition |
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abhorrence |
One that is disgusting, loathsome, or repellent |
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apparition |
A ghostly figure; a specter |
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apprehension |
Fearful or uneasy anticipation of the future; dread |
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disdainfully |
Expressive of disdain; scornful and contemptuous |
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exonerate |
To free from a responsibility, obligation, or task |
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contemptible |
Deserving of contempt; despicable |
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placid |
Undisturbed by tumult or disorder; calm or quiet |
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mortifying |
To cause to experience shame, humiliation, or wounded pride; humiliate |
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discomfited |
To make uneasy or perplexed; disconcert |
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coercion |
The act or practice of coercing |
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reticence |
The state or quality of being reluctant; unwillingness |
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patronize |
To act as a patron to; support or sponsor |
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condescend |
To descend to the level of one considered inferior; lower oneself |
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ostentatious |
To have a pretentious display meant to impress others; boastful showiness |
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malignant |
Showing great malevolence; disposed to do evil |
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aberration |
A deviation from the proper or expected course |
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propriety |
The quality of being proper; appropriateness |
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compassion |
Deep awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the wish to relieve it |
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clemency |
A disposition to show mercy, especially toward an offender or enemy |
