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ardently
very enthusiastically or passionaltely
sacrilege
violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred
countenance
a person’s face or facial expression
sublime
of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe
surmount
overcome (a difficulty or obstacle)
precipitous
dangerously high or steep
diabolically
as a devil; in an evil manner
elude
evade or escape from (a danger, enemy or pursuer) typically in a skillful or cunning way
clemency
mercy; lenience
abhorred
regard with disgust and hatred
impervious
not allowing fluid to pass through
uncouth
lacking good manners, refinement, or grace
allure
powerfully attract or charm; tempt
purloin
steal(something)
enigmatic
difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious
tenement
a piece of land held by an owner
gall
bold and impudent behavior
alleviate
make a problem less severe
sanguinary
involving or causing much bloodshed
indolence
avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness
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