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Omit

To leave something out.

Gnawed

Eating away at; to bite or chew.

Iridescent

Luminous with colors that seem to change.

Tremor

A shake.

Belligerent

Irrationally angry; aggressively hostile.

Eviscerate

To deprive something of something necessary.

Amorous

Feeling love and desire.

Apathetic

Feeling no interest, concern, or emotion toward something.

Shovelboard

A traditional game in which players slide or push disks or pieces toward a scoring area.

Lechery

Excessive, offensive, or unrestrained indulgence in sexual desire (lust) and activity. A predatory drive or mindset.

Transfixed

Unable to move or look away because of intense fear, wonder, or interest.

Augur

To predict or foreshadow a future event based on signs or omens.

Rafter

A sloping structural beam that supports a roof.

Incredulously

In a way that shows doubt or disbelief.

Deferentially

Showing respect or regard toward a superior or elder.

Deposition

A witness's sworn out-of-court testimony.

Unintelligibly

Speaking or communicating in a way that is difficult or impossible to understand.

Vestry

A small room in a church used for meetings or church business.

Harlotry

Uninhibited sexual behavior. Often references women in the context of having sex for money or gain.

Affidavit

A written statement sworn to be true.

Marvels

Extraordinary or amazing things.