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languish

to weaken, wither, or rot away, or to desire and long for

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promissory

conveying, expressing, or implying promise and hope

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discontent

a lack of content and satisfaction in some situation or circumstance

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invigorate

give strength or energy to, to rejuvenate or re-energize

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threshold

the magnitude or intensity needed for some condition to be met, the beginning of something to end and something else happens, that line

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inextricably

done in a way that is impossible to untangle and separate one thing from each other

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hamlet

a tiny settlement, like a village but smaller

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tyrant

an oppressive ruler, a dictator

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feeble

lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness

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scorn

feeling or belief of something to be horrible, worthless, ro despicable

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concord

an agreement or treaty with an intended harmonious effect

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apathy

lack of enthusiasm and interest. Indifferent and disconnected

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talismans

an object thought to have magical powers which give good luck

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commencement

a ceremony in which degrees or diplomas are given out

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pubescent

relating to approaching the age of puberty

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superlatives

an exaggerated or hyperbolic expression of praise

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cliche

an overused expression or phrase

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transformative

causing of change in nature, revolutionary

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irreverence

lack of respect and serious feelings towards something, disrespectful

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environs

surrounding area or district, neighborhoods

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advocacy

public support and representation or recommendation for something

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treachery

betrayal or disloyal, in action and/or nature

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