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taper
candle
spurn
to refuse with scorn, disdain, or contempt
exhalations
meteors
instigation
urging, provocation, incitement
interim
the time between
insurrection
Rebellion or revolt against a government or similarly established authority
augmented
having been made greater in size or value
faction
a small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.
shrewd
having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute; clever.
wrath
intense anger
pluck
to pull off or out; to pick
covert
hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded
chastisement
the act of scolding or punishing someone
cynic
One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct, deeply distrusts human nature, and believes humans are motivated only by selfishness
apparition
a ghost or ghostly figure; an unexplained or unusual appearance
peevish
easily irritated, especially by unimportant things
presage
to foretell; indicate in advance; predict
providence
the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power
engendered
to bring into being; to produce; to cause
tarry
to delay leaving; to linger, wait; to remain or stay for a while
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