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approached in a harsh manner; assaulted
libel
A written defamation of a person's character, reputation, business, or property rights.
inordinately
exceeding reasonable limits; excessive
compensation
something given to make up for something else
provocation
causing aggravation or annoyance
feeble
lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness
inconspicuous
not easily seen; subtle; not noticeable
peril
serious and immediate danger
vehemently
marked by intense force or emotion
articulate
able to speak clearly and expressively
arbitrate
to settle a dispute or a fight between two parties
aloof
reserved, distant
benign
harmless
pestilence
A rapidly spreading and usually fatal disease
cordial
warm and friendly
benevolence
kindness, generosity, charity
placid
calm, peaceful
civil
observing accepted social customs; not rude
asinine
extremely stupid or foolish
edification
the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually
prowess
superior skill or ability; strength or courage
beckon
summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture
oblige
to require
respiration
Inhalation and exhalation of air.
malignant
deadly, extremely harmful, evil; spiteful, malicious
desolate
deserted and lonely
perpetual
never ending or changing
ascertain
to find out for certain
palate
1. roof of the mouth 2. taste or liking
vigil
any period of watchful attention, especially at night
melancholy
a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
apoplectic
overcome with anger; extremely indignant.
livid
furiously angry
gallant
(of a person or their behavior) brave; heroic.
rectitude
morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness.
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