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inscrutable
adj. Impossible to understand or interpret
derisive
adj. Expression contempt or ridicule
tumult
n. A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a large mass of people
effigy
n. A roughly made model of a particular person, made in order to be damaged or destroyed as a protest or expression of anger
tempestuous
adj. Characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion
rebuke
v. Express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions
inchoate
adj. Just begun and so not fully formed or developed
incredulity
n. The state of being unwilling or unable to believe something
impending
adj. A event regarding something threatening to significant about to happen
blatant
adj. Bad behavior done openly and unashamedly
malevolently
adv. In a way that shows a desire to cause harm or evil to others
lamentation
n. The passionate expression of grief or sorrow
inarticulate
adj. Unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly
interminable
adj. Endless (often used hyperbolically)
embroil
v. involve someone deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation
diffidently
adv. In a way that shows lack of confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness
leviathan
n. A thing that us very large or powerful especially a ship or whale
impervious
adj. Not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
demure
adj. Shy or modest often in a playful or provocative way
fervor
n. Feelings of great warmth and intensity
interspersed
v. To space things out at intervals
corpulent
adj. fat
propitiatingly
adv. In a way intended to appease or conciliate
inimical
adj. Tending to obstruct, harmful, unfriendly
ensconce
v. Establish or settle someone in a comfortable, safe, or secret place
purge
v. To clean or free
succulent
adj. (of food) Tender juicy, and tasty
sanctity
n. The quality of being holy
bravado
n. A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate
sagely
adv. In a profoundly wise manner