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