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