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Asylum
A place of retreat and security
Sardonic
Grimly mocking or cynical
Clandestine
Marked by or conducted with secrecy
Clemency
A disposition to be merciful or to moderate the severity of punishment due
Estranged
(About a person) no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienated
Circumspect
Wary and unwilling to take risks
Guise
A form or style of dress; external appearance typically concealing the true nature of something
Conceit
Excessive pride OR an exaggerated expression in writing or speech; an elaborate (and exaggerated) metaphor
Intractability
Not easily governed, manipulated, relieved, or cured
Mawkish
Having an insipid often unpleasant taste; sickly or pureilely (childish) sentimental
