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vocabulary

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abortive
failing to accomplish an intended aim or purpose; only partially or imperfectly developed
absurd
contrary to reason; obviously inconsistent with truth or common sense
bedlam
(n.) a state or scene of uproar and confusion
belie
contradict; give a false impression
cacophony
harsh-sounding, discordant
callous
emotionally hardened, unfeeling
debilitate
to make weak or feeble
debutante
young woman who has just made her formal entrance into society
edifice
a building; a structure; a large or massive building (church,palace)
eclectic
selective in choosing from a variety of sources
fabricate
(v.) to make, manufacture; to make up, invent
gamut
an entire range or series
hamper
obstruct
iconoclast
one who attacks of seeks to overthrow popular or traditional belief,bideas, or institutions; an opponent of religious use of images.
ignominious
marked with or full of disgrace; quality or conduct deserving disgrace; shameful; disgraceful
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