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aftermath |
a consequence or result; often a negative one |
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aphorism |
a short statement of truth or principle; an adage |
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catharsis |
a releasing of the emtions; often though the arts; that brings abtu spiritual renewal or a relieving of tension |
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cohort |
a group that is moving or working together (2) one who assits another, especially in a dubious or criminal activity; an accomplice |
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culpable |
deserving blame or censure |
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diabolical |
devilish; wicked or evil |
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enormity |
the state of being huge, immense |
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gibe |
to utter taunting, scarastic words |
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innocuous |
harmless; unlikely to offend |
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necessitate |
to require; to make necessary |
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odyssey |
a long; adventurous journey. |
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partisan |
a strong supporter or advocate |
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posterity |
a person's decendants; future generations |
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premeditated |
fully planned beforehand; deliberate |
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scurrilous |
vulgar; coarsely abusive |