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Term Definition
essence n. the qualities that make up something
realm n. kingdom
jeer v. to shout meanly
beseech v. to implore
loathsome adj. very unpleasant
beset v. to make someone have a lot of troubles or problems
asunder adv. into separate pieces
dread v. to be apprehensive
quagmire n. a difficult situation
exalt v. to triumph
baffle v. to confuse
vulgar adj. offensive
sobriety n. gravity in manner
consummate adj. skillful
augur n. prophet
sublime adj. heavenly
havoc n. situation with lots of confusion and damage
furtive adj. secretive
renowned adj. famous
pariah n. outcast
propitious adj. likely to bring good results
profane adj. disrespectful

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Creator mkmusic
Created October 14, 2007
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  1. dreadv. to be apprehensive - 3 misses
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  5. essencen. the qualities that make up something - 2 misses
  6. loathsomeadj. very unpleasant - 2 misses
  7. besetv. to make someone have a lot of troubles or problems - 2 misses