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abhorrent (adj)
offensive to the mind; detestable, obscene, repugnant, repulsive
animosity (n)
a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
brevity (n)
the attribute of being brief, fleeting, short, or concise
immutable (adj)
not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature
impediment (n)
something immaterial that interferes with or delays actions or progress; any structure that makes progress difficult
indignation (n)
a feeling of righteous anger; call your anger at an unjust situation indignation
indolence (n)
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
interment (n)
the ritual placing a corpse in a grave
lament (n / v)
(n) a cry of sorrow and grief; a song or poem as a memorial to a dead person / (v) to regret strongly; to express grief verbally
pensive (v)
deeply or seriously thoughtful
placid (adj)
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves; not easily irritated; calm
prudent (adj)
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgement
purport (v / n)
(v) to have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming; propose or intend; / (n) intended meaning of a communication; the pervading meaning or tenor
retribution (n)
a justly deserved penalty; the act of correcting for your wrongdoing
satiate (v)
to fill to satisfaction; to overeat or eat immodestly
squalid (adj)
foul and run-down and repulsive; morally degraded
sublime (adj)
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style; worthy of adoration or reverence; inspiring awe
uncouth (adj)
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
venerable (adj)
profoundly honored, admired, respected, and impressive by reason of age
zeal (n)
marked by active interest and enthusiasm
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