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Clambering
climbing with difficulty; to climb awkwardly
Solemnly
seriously; in a way that causes serious thoughts.
Clamor
loud din or outcry; great expression of discontent; a violent shouting
Mortification
feeling shame or humiliation
Contemptuously
behaving as though other people are inferior or useless.
Hiatus
a gap or interruption in continuity; a break or pause.
Conspiratorial
describes two or more people joining together for an immoral reason; (of a person’s manner or behavior) suggesting that they share secret knowledge with another person.
Recrimination
the act of accusing someone who has previously charged you with wrongdoing
Inscrutable
not easily understood; being beyond one’s power to know, understand, or explain
Tacit
it is implied or believed without being spoken aloud; understood although not put into words
Belligerence
an aggressive, stubborn attitude
Impalpable
something you can’t touch
Malevolently
doing something with i’ll will or intent; mean or spiteful manner
Perpetually
infinitely or lasting for an indefinitely long period of time
Ineffectual
not enough to accomplish the task
Decorum
proper manners and good taste; socially acceptable behavior
Allegory
A story intended to teach a basic truth or moral about life; a story, picture, or other piece of art that uses symbols to convey a hidden meaning.
Foil
As in contrast; something or someone that is different from another
Juxtaposition
The close placement of contrasting ideas, images, or entities, with the intent of highlighting the contrast between those entities.
Foreshadowing
A literary device that gives the audience hints or signs about the future or later point in a story.
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