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Melancholy
(N) depression of spirits, dejection (ADJ) dejected, depressed
Detest
to feel intense hatred toward; to loathe (V)
Foreboding
an omen, prediction, or presentiment especially of coming evil (N)
Amulet
a charm often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (N)
Regale
to entertain sumptuously; to feast with delicacies (V)
Libation
an act of pouring a liquid as a sacrifice; a beverage (N)
Assuage
to lessen the intensity of, to easy; to pacify, to calm (V)
Implacable
not capable of being appeased or significantly changed (Adj)
Indomitable
Incapable of being subdued; unconquerable (Adj)
Wane
to decrease in size, extent, or degree; to abate (V)
Timorous
fearful; timid (Adj)
Maelstrom
a powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius (N)
Oracle
a person through whom a deity is believed to speak; a divine communication or revelation (N)
Zeal
eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something; passion (N)
Asylum
a place of retreat and security; a shelter; a refuge; a sanctuary (N)
Compact
an agreement or covenant between two or more parties (N)
Homage
expression of high regard, respect; a tribute (N)
Benevolent
marked by or disposed to doing good (Adj)
Candor
unreserved, honest, or sincere expression; forthrightness (N)
Rancor
bitter deep-seated ill will; enmity (N)
Lithe
easily bent or flexed; athletically slim (Adj)
Incredulity
disbelief (N)
Ponder
to weigh in the mind; to think about or reflect on (V)
Infallible
exempt from error; absolutely trustworthy (Adj)
Seer
one that predicts events or developments (N)
Dote
to be lavish or excessive in one's attention, fondness, or affection (V)
Insatiable
incapable of being satisfied (Adj)
Indignity
an act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect, an insult; humiliating treatment (N)
Desolate
devoid of inhabitants and visitors, deserted; joyless, disconsolate, and sorrowful (Adj)
Goad
(N) something that urges or stimulates into action, a spur (V) to incite or rouse as if with a goad
Vivacity
state of being lively in temper, conduct, or spirit (N)
Suffice
to meet or satisfy a need; to be enough for (V)
Maudlin
weakly and effusively sentimental (Adj)
Callow
lacking adult sophistication; immature (Adj)
Invoke
to call forth by incantation; to put into effect (V)
Reproach
(N) an expression of rebuke or disapproval(V) to express disappointment in or displeasure with
Plunder
to take the goods of by force; to steal (V)
Restitution
an act of restoring or a condition of being restored (N)
Piety
fidelity to natural obligations (as to parents); dutifulness in religion, devoutness (N)
Tumult
Commotion; a turbulent uprising, a riot; violent agitation of mind or feelings (N)
Tremulous
affected with timidity, timorous (Adj)
Dank
unpleasantly moist or wet (Adj)
Squalor
state of being marked by filthiness and degradation from neglect or poverty (N)
Respite
A period of temporary delay; an interval of relief (N)
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