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| betrothed (8) | adj. Engaged to be married. n. A person to whom one is engaged to be married |
| blasphemy (8) | n. An act or statement that shows disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred. |
| cadence (8) | n. 1. A rhythm marked by a regular beat. 2. Rising and falling of the voice in human speech. |
| canon (8) | n. 1. A rule or principle that provides the norm for judgement. 2. The works of a writer accepted as authentic |
| denouement (8) | n. 1. The outcome of a series of events. 2. The final resoultion following the climax of the plot of a work of drama or fiction. |
| edict (8) | n. A statement or command having the force of law. |
| enamor (8) | v. To inspire with love; to captivate |
| insensate (8) | adj. 1. Lacking sensation or awareness. 2. Lacking sense or ability to reason. 3. Brutal; lacking feeling |
| renegade (8) | n. 1. A person who deserts one group or cause for another; a traitor. 2. A person who rejects lawful behavior |
| soliloquy (8) | n. A speech in which a character's thoughts are given verbal expression |
| stricture (8) | n. 1. A strong criticism 2. Anything that restricts or limits |
| triumvirate (8) | n. A group of three esp one possessing great power or eminence |
| usurp (8) | v. To seize and hold power or authority in an illegal or unjust manner. |
| vestment (8) | n. An outer garment, esp one indicating a role, rank, or office. |
| votary (8) | n. A person who is devoted to a cause or organization, esp one of a religious nature. |
