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imbedded |
Fix firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass |
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apportioned |
Divide and allocate |
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skittish |
lively and unpredictable. Nervous and jumpy; easily frightened |
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alchemy |
The medieval forerunner of chemistry, based on the supposed transformation of matter. |
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volatile |
liable to change rapidly and unpredictably. Violent |
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emboldened |
To give the courage or confidence to do something or to behave in a certain way |
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conciliatory |
intended or likely to make someone less angry |
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crypt |
An underground room or vault beneath a church, used as a chapel or burial place |
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enigmatic |
difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious |
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executor |
a person or institution appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of their will |
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ecclesiastical |
of or relating to the Christian Church or its clergy |
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enthralled |
capture the fascinated attention of |
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incantation |
a series of words used as a magic spell or charm |
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craggy |
rough and uneven when speaking of a cliff or rock face |
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catatonic |
an immobile or unresponsive person |
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incriminate |
make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing. Present proof of guilt |
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pedantic |
of or like a person who is excessively concerned with minor details |
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Shrouded |
cover or envelop so as to conceal from view |
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Trestle |
a framework consisting of a horizontal beam supported by two pairs of sloping legs; a bridge |
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Rankling |
cause annoyance or irritation |
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Assiduously |
Constant, never ceasing |
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Amicable |
having a spirit of friendliness without serious disagreement |
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Ostensibly |
apparently but perhaps not actually |
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Chastened |
have a restraining or moderating effect on |
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Gambrel |
a roof with two sides, each of which has a shallower slope above a steeper one |
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Portal |
a doorway, gate, or entranceway especially a large and elaborate one |
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Proximity |
nearness in space, time, or relationship |
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Perplexed |
confused, baffled |
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Reincarnations |
the rebirth of a soul into a new body. A revitalization in a different form |
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Dormant |
alive but not actually growing. Not active, asleep, or as if asleep |
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Grimace |
an ugly, twisted expression |
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effusive |
expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner. [lacking reserve, showing energy and passion] |
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facet |
one side of something many-sided. [aspect, phase] |
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pungent |
having a sharply strong taste or smell |
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accommodation |
a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay. [adjustment to difference] |
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taunting |
provoke or challenge with insulting remarks. [teasing] |
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feigned |
pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury) [faked] |
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antagonist |
a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary. [opponent, the force that opposed the protagonist] |
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illumination |
lighting or light |
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moniker |
a name (usually a nickname) |
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scintillating |
brilliant and excitingly clever or skillful |
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audacity |
the willingness to take bold risks; rude or disrespectful behavior [boldness] |
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remotely |
without physical contact; from a distance; the slighest degree. [isolated] |
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immense |
extremely large or great |
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vigilant |
keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties |
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plummeted |
fall or drop down at a high speed |
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phosphorous rock |
Any of various rocks composed largely of phosphate materials, especially apatite, used as fertilizer. [tip of matches] |
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vaudeville |
a type of entertainment popular chiefly in the U.S. in the early 20th century, featuring a mixture of specialty acts such as burlesque comedy, song, and dance |
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concussive |
temporary unconsciousness or confusion. [jarring shock caused by collision or explosion] |
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bludgeoning |
force or bully someone to do something; beat repeatedly with a blunt heavy object |
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gape |
stare with one's mouth wide open wide, typically in amazement or wonder |
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extraction |
the action of taking something out, especially using effort or force |
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prowess |
skill or expertise in a particular activity or field. [exceptional bravery, superior ability] |
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thrashed |
make a repeated crashing by or as if by hitting something. [moving around violently with energy] |
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rousted |
cause to get up or start moving |
