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subpoena
a writ ordering a person to attend court
succinct
briefly and clearly explained
tranquil
free from disturbance; calm
corroborative
to strengthen by evidence or confirm
cynical
believing that people are driven by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or inegrity
subtlety
the quality or state of being delicate or precise
vengeance
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or a wrong
acquittal
a judgement that a person is not guilty of the crime with which the person has been charged
adamant
refusing to be persuaded or change one's mind
devout
having or showing deep religious feeling or emotion
eccentric
unconventional and slightly strange
furtive
attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive
incantations
a series of words said as a magic spell or charm
indignant
felling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
purloined
stole
spurious
false or fake
squalid
extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect
stolidly
calmly and showing little emotion or animation
vehement
showing strong feeling
veneer
cover something with a decorative layer of fine wood
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