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fervent

having or displaying a passionate intensity

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paroxysm

a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity

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indefatigable

persisting tirelessly

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chimerical

fantastical creation (scientifically)

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panegyric

a public speech or published text in praise of someone or something

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physiognomy

a person’s facial features or expression, especially when regarded as indicative of character or ethnic origin

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emaciated

abnormally thin or weak, especially because of an illness or lack of food

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unhallowed

unholy

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encomiums

a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly

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perambulations

the act of walking or strolling around for pleasure

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salubrious

health-giving (healthy)

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efface

erase from a surface

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purloined

stolen

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indelibly

in a way that cannot be removed or forgotten, permanent

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machinations

plot or scheme

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sedulous

showing dedication and dilligence

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abjuration

a formal and solemn renunciation of something

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imprecations

a spoken curse

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opprobrium

harsh criticism

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ignominious

deserving or causing public disgrace