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| conscientious | (adj) thorough, careful; guided by one's conscience |
| contrition | (n) sincere repentance or remorse |
| contrite | (adj) repentant or remorseful |
| chivalry | (n) qualities such as bravery, honor, and gallantry to a woman |
| promontory | (n) a high ridge of land or rock jutting out into water |
| supplication | (n) a humble entreaty |
| poise | (n) a state of balance or self confidence |
| poise | (v) to balance |
| grave | (adj) requiring serious thought; dignified in conduct or character |
| beseech | (v) to beg or implore urgently |
| myriad | (adj or n) a large number |
| minute | (adj) exceptionally small |
| vigilant | (adj) constantly alert |
| fastidious | (adj) excessively particular or critical; hard to please |
| exultation | (n) a feeling of extreme joy, triumph, or rejoicing |
| swath | (n) the width of a stroke of a mowing blade |
| tumult | (n) violent and noisy commotion (of a great crowd) |
| eddy | (n) a small current of water creating a whirlpool |
| writhe | (v) to twist or squirm |
| incredulous | (adj) unwilling or unable to believe |
| constrain | (v) to compel by physical or moral force; to confine |
| enclave | (n) an enclosed territory distinct from its surroundings |
| reverie | (n) a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts |
| voluptuous | (adj) characterized by sensual pleasure or luxury |
| glee | (adj) great delight |
| avid | (adj) very enthusiastic |
| beneficent | (adj) resulting in good; giving help |
| perverse | (adj) willfully determined to behave in a contrary way |
