apparition
(noun) a ghost or ghostlike image of a person
conspiracy
(noun) a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful
fraud
(noun) wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
incredulous
(adjective) (a person/behavior that is) unwilling or unable to believe something
ameliorate
(verb) to make (something bad/unsatisfactory) better
contempt
(noun) the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving of scorn
exaltation
(noun) the feeling or state of extreme happiness
plaintiff
(noun) a person who brings a case against another in a court of law
purge
(verb) to rid (something/one) of an unwanted quality, condition, or feeling
trepidation
(noun) the feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
contrition
(noun) the state of feeling remorseful or penitent
deposition
(noun) the process of giving sworn evidence (in court)
indictment
(noun) a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
vestry
(noun) a room or building attached to a church, used as an office and for changing into vestments (a robe worn by the clergy)
placidly
(adjective) in a calm or peaceful manner
theology
(noun) the study of god and religion
reprieve
(verb) to cancel or postpone the punishment of someone (especially someone condemned to death)
sarcasm
(noun) the use of irony to mock or convey contempt
mimic
(verb) to imitate someone’s actions or words, especially in order to entertain or ridicule
guile
(noun) sly or cunning intelligence
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