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depravity

Moral corruption or wickedness.

impunity

Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.

vitiate

To impair the quality or efficiency of something.

palliate

To alleviate or lessen the severity of something without curing it.

enmity

The state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

capricious

Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

exigency

An urgent need or demand.

ascetic

A person who practices severe self-discipline and abstention from indulgence.

misanthrope

A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.

precocious

Having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual.

indefatigable

Persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued.

tome

A book, especially a large or scholarly one.

prolific

Producing many works, results, or offspring; highly productive.

inextricable

Impossible to disentangle or separate.

esoteric

Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge.

inviolable

Never to be broken, infringed, or dishonored.

propinquity

The state of being close to someone or something; proximity.

alacrity

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

austerity

Severity or strictness in manner, attitude, or appearance.

dissemble

To conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs.

inclement

Severe, rough, or harsh, often referring to weather.

predilection

A preference or special liking for something.

wan

Pale and giving the impression of illness or exhaustion.

malefactress

A female who commits a crime or some wrongdoing.

expiation

The act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing.

edifice

A large, imposing building.

ignominy

Public shame or disgrace.

erudite

Having or showing great knowledge or learning.

deleterious

Causing harm or damage.

replete

Filled or well-supplied with something.

superfluous

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

iniquity

Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.

lurid

Very vivid in color, especially so as to create an unpleasantly harsh or unnatural effect.

dearth

A scarcity or lack of something.

sedulous

Showing dedication and diligence.

propensity

An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

affinity

A natural liking for and understanding of someone or something.

abstruse

Difficult to understand; obscure.

antipathy

A deep-seated feeling of aversion.

loquacity

The quality of being very talkative.

effervescent

Vivacious and enthusiastic.

beguile

To charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way.

zenith

The time at which something is most powerful or successful.

amenable

Open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.

auspicious

Conducive to success; favorable.

obviate

To remove a need or difficulty.

incredulity

The state of being unwilling or unable to believe something.

augur

To predict a good or bad outcome.

penance

Voluntary self-punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance.

penitence

The feeling of sorrow and regret for having done wrong.