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monolith
a large single upright block of stone, especially one shaped into or serving as a pillar or monument
tirade
a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation
façade
an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or credible reality
implode
collapse or cause to collapse violently inwards; end or fail suddenly or dramatically
fastidious
very attentive and concerned about accuracy and detail or cleanliness
incapacitated
deprived of strength or power
vigilance
the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
apathy
lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
synonymous
having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language, closely associated with or suggestive of something
dilapidated
(of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect
refuge
a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble
predominantly
mainly; for the most part, the most common or having authority or influence over others
condone
to accept
homogenous
of the same kind alike
contradiction
a combination of statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposed to one another
pathetic
arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness
litany
a grouping or listing of something
idiosyncrasy
a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual. a distinctive or peculiar feature or characteristic of a place or thing
metastasize
spread of a cancer to other sites in the body by metastasis; spread of something through a place or community
bucolic
relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life
disenchantment
a feeling of disappointment about someone or something you previously respected or admired; disillusionment
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