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unhallowed
unholy; wicked
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inquire
ask for information from someone
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obscure
make unclear and difficult to understand; keep from being seen, conceal
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derive
obtain something from a specified source
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homage
special honor or respect shown publicly
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destitute
without the basic necessities of life
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carol
a religious folk song or popular hymn, particularly one associated with Christmas
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oblige
do as (someone) asks or desires in order to help or please them
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dread
great fear or apprehension; anticipate with great apprehension or fear
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caustic
sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way
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agitate
make someone troubled or nervous
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appalling
causing shock or dismay; horrific
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justified
having, done for, or marked by a good or legitimate reason
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amends
make better; improve
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penance
voluntary self-punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance for having done wrong
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countenance
a person's face or facial expression; support
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apparition
a ghost or ghost-like image of a person
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preposterous
contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous
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resolution
a firm decision to do or not to do something
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recede
go or move back or further away from a previous position
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vestige
a trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists
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despondent
in low spirits from loss of hope or courage
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condescension
an attitude of patronizing superiority; disdain
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strife
angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict
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substantial
of considerable importance, size, or worth
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corroborate
confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding
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toil
work extremely hard or incessantly
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avarice
extreme greed for wealth or material gain
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aspirations
a hope or ambition of achieving something
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adversary
one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute
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