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Hodgepodge
a confused mixture
Infinitesimal
extremely small
Duplicitous
deceitful; ātreacherous, duplicitous behaviourā
Garrisons
provide (a place) with a body of troops
Turret
a small tower on top of a larger tower or at the corner of a building or wall
Purported
to appear or stated to be true, though not necessarily so
Preponderance
the quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance
Orifices
an opening, as of a pipe or tube, or one in the body
Overwrought
too elaborate or complicated in design or construction
Malfeasance
wrongdoing, especially by a public official
Progeny
the descendants of a person, animal or plant; offspring
Gallantry
courageous behaviour, especially in battle
"a medal awarded for outstanding ____ during the raid"
Augured
to predict or indicate
Nostalgia
a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past
Angst
a feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition
Shirking
avoid or neglect (a duty or responsibility).
"their sole motive is to _____ responsibility and rip off the company"
Supine
(of a person) lying face upward.
Hegemony
leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others
"Germany was united under Prussian ____ after 1871"
Impinge
have an effect or impact, especially a negative one
"Nora was determined that the tragedy wouldĀ ___Ā as little as possibleĀ onĀ Constance's life"
Zenith
the time at which something is most powerful
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