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Archetype
an original model after which other similar things are patterned; prototype
specter
a haunting or disturbing image or prospect
confiscated
took
satirical
using irony, sarcasm, or caustic wit to attack or expose folly, vice or stupidity
querulous
given to complaining; peevish
emulate
to try to equal or excel through imitation
imminent
about to happen
eloquent
characterized by persuasive, powerful discourse
preposterous
absurd
vestige
a visible trace of something that exists no more
matriculating
enrolling
emissary
an agent sent on a mission to represent another
mastication
chewing
slighted
made small in size, degree, or amount; lacking
martyred
appeared as one who endures great suffering
courting
to behave so as to invite or incur
deception
a ruse; a trick
patronage
support
disposition
one’s usual mood; tempearament
pleurosis
illness usually occurring as a complication of pneumonia
negligence
failure to exercise reasonable care
candelabrum
a large decorative candlestick with several branches
intimated
hinted; told privately or subtly
beleaguered
surrounded by
propaganda
disinformation
aptitude
ability; talent
menagerie
a collection of wild animals on exhibition
ominous
threatenting
rejuvenated
made young again
tyranny
extreme harshness or severity; rigor
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