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| sustenance n. | something that gives support, endurance, or strength |
| amiable n. | having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner |
| sanguinary adj. | involving or causing much bloodshed |
| dogmatism n. | positiveness in assertion of opinion especially when unwarranted or arrogant |
| protracted adj. | lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual |
| purloin v. | steal (something) |
| venerable adj. | accorded a great deal of respect, esp. because of age, wisdom, or character |
| enigmatic adj. | difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious |
| immure v. | enclose or confine (someone) against their will |
| asylum n. | shelter or protection from danger |
| deprecate v | express disapproval of |
| visage n. | the surface of an object presented to view |
| inconstant adj. | frequently changing; variable or irregular |
| impediment n. | a hindrance or obstruction in doing something |
| ennui n. | a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement |
| languid adj. | displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; lazy |
| insuperable adj. | (of a difficulty or obstacle) impossible to overcome |
| omnipotence n. | having unlimited power; able to do anything |
| stigma n. | a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person |
| precarious adj. | dependent on chance; uncertain |
