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Sacrosanct
Regarded as too important to be changed or interfered with
Trite
Overused
Transgress
To break a rule or boundary.
Brusque
Abrupt and slightly rude In Speech or manner
espouse
Support
Odious
Extremely unpleasant
Posterity
All future generation
Posthumous
After death
Robust
Full of health and vitality
Burnish
To polish by rubbing
Sublime
Of such excellence or beauty that it inspires awe
Sinuous
Smooth or snakelike
Salve
Ointment that heals
Acumen
Keen insight
Hackneyed
Lacking significance from overuse
Hapless
Unfortunate
Lucid
Easily understandable
Maelstrom
A destructive whirlpool
Prowess
Extraordinary ability
Abscond
Leave quietly or quickly to avoid being detected
Servile
In a manner of willing servant
Solicitus
Concerned or attentive.
Somnolent
Sleepy
Respite
Short break
Inane
Sillier stupid
Indigent
Impoverished or needy
Epitome
Thw very best example of something
Exalt
To celebrate or glorify
Quell
To control or diffuse a potentially explosive situation
Quixotic
Idealistic impractical
Vener
Superficial or deceptively attractive appearance
Wanton
Undisciplined and lustful especially women
Accost
Confront verbally
Affront
Action or remark that causes outrage or offense
Boon
A gift or blessing
Destitute
lacking money or resources
Feral
Living in the wild or untamed
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