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dissolution
the closing down or dismissal of an assembly, partnership, or official body
lawn sleeves
the sleeves forming part of the attire of an Anglican bishop
languor
feeling of tiredness
evince
to indicate
upbraid
to scold
lament
to express sorrow; to grieve
efface
make oneself appear insignificant or inconspicuous
diminutive
small
insidious
proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects
smote
attracted to, strike with a firm blow
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