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inscrutable

adj. Impossible to understand or interpret

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derisive

adj. Expression contempt or ridicule

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tumult

n. A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a large mass of people

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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

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tempestuous

adj. Characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion

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rebuke

v. Express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions

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inchoate

adj. Just begun and so not fully formed or developed

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incredulity

n. The state of being unwilling or unable to believe something

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impending

adj. A event regarding something threatening to significant about to happen

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blatant

adj. Bad behavior done openly and unashamedly

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malevolently

adv. In a way that shows a desire to cause harm or evil to others

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lamentation

n. The passionate expression of grief or sorrow

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inarticulate

adj. Unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly

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interminable

adj. Endless (often used hyperbolically)

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embroil

v. involve someone deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation

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diffidently

adv. In a way that shows lack of confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness

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leviathan

n. A thing that us very large or powerful especially a ship or whale

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impervious

adj. Not admitting of passage or capable of being affected

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demure

adj. Shy or modest often in a playful or provocative way

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fervor

n. Feelings of great warmth and intensity

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interspersed

v. To space things out at intervals

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corpulent

adj. fat

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propitiatingly

adv. In a way intended to appease or conciliate

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inimical

adj. Tending to obstruct, harmful, unfriendly

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ensconce

v. Establish or settle someone in a comfortable, safe, or secret place

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purge

v. To clean or free

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succulent

adj. (of food) Tender juicy, and tasty

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sanctity

n. The quality of being holy

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bravado

n. A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate

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sagely

adv. In a profoundly wise manner