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| abate | [verb] - To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity; lessen. |
| distaff | [noun] - A staff that holds on its cleft end the unspun flax, wool, or tow from which thread is drawn in spinning by hand. |
| antediluvian | [adj.] - Extremely old and antiquated. |
| libation | [noun] - The pouring of a liquid offering as a religious ritual. |
| portent | [noun] - An indication of something important or calamitous about to occur; an omen [noun] - A phenomenon supposed to portend good or evil; a prophetic sign |
| dolorous | [adj.] - Marked by or exhibiting sorrow, grief, or pain. |
| machinations | [noun] - A crafty scheme or cunning design for the accomplishment of a sinister end. |
| filial | [adj.] - Of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter: |
| lamentation | [noun] – the act of expressing deep sorrow (for); |
| ignominious | [adj.] - Marked by shame or disgrace. |
| preeminent | [adj.] - Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. |
| tribulation | [noun] - Great affliction, trial, or distress; suffering |
| suppliant | [noun] - Asking humbly and earnestly |
| affliction | [noun] - A condition of pain, suffering, or distress. |
| cuckold | A man married to an unfaithful wife. |
| eloquence | The quality of persuasive, powerful expression. |
| conspicuous | [adj.] - Easy to notice; obvious. |
| perdition | [noun] - Loss of the soul; eternal damnation. |
| flummoxed | [adj.] - confused; perplexed. |
| mess | [noun] - A disorderly or dirty accumulation, heap, or jumble. |
| abominable | [adj.] - Unequivocally detestable; loathsome |
| retribution | [noun] - Something justly deserved; recompense |
| winnowing | [verb] - To blow (chaff) off or away. To separate the chaff from (grain) by means of a current of air. |
| precipitous | [adj.] - Resembling a precipice; extremely steep. |
| injunction | [adj.] - The act or an instance of enjoining; a command, directive, or order. |
| requite | [verb] - To make repayment or return for. |
| indefatigable | [adj.] - Incapable or seemingly incapable of being fatigued; tireless. |
| illustrious | [adj.] - Well known and very distinguished; eminent. |
| consecrated | [verb] – declared or set apart as sacred: |
| fettle | [noun] - Proper or sound condition. |
| humiliate | [verb] - To lower the pride, dignity, or self-respect of |
| interminable | [adj.] - Being or seeming to be without an end; endless. |
| reproach | [verb] - To bring shame upon; disgrace. |
| ravenous | [adj.] - Extremely hungry; voracious. |
| presumption | [noun] - The act of presuming or accepting as true. |
| insatiable | [adj.] - Impossible to satiate or satisfy. |
| lacrimation | [noun] - Secretion of tears, especially in excess. |
| cajole | [verb] - To urge with gentle and repeated appeals, teasing, or flattery; wheedle. |
| chafe | [verb] - To wear away or irritate by rubbing. |
| grimace | [noun] - A sharp contortion of the face expressive of pain, contempt, or disgust. |
| unabashed | [adj.] - Not disconcerted or embarrassed; poised. |
| propriety | [noun] - Conformity to prevailing customs and usages |
| manifestly | [adj.] - Clearly apparent to the sight or understanding; obvious. |
| execration | [noun] - The act of cursing. Damnation. |
| doughty | [adj.] - Marked by stouthearted courage; brave. |
| perplexity | [noun] - The state of being perplexed or puzzled. |
| contemptuous | [adj.] - Manifesting or feeling contempt; scornful. |
| asphodel | [noun] – plant of the lily family. |
| raiment | [noun] - Clothing; garments. |
