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repulsed

repulsed

cause (someone) to feel intense distaste and aversion.

placid

(of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited.

irritated

showing or feeling slight anger; annoyed.

curt

rudely brief.

incensed

very angry; enraged.

droll

curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement.

perturbed

anxious or unsettled; upset.

amiable

having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.

weakened

make or become weaker in power, resolve, or physical strength.

sullen

bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy.

inopportune

occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time.

meager

(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality.

auspicious

conducive to success; favorable.

untimely

(of an event or act) happening or done at an unsuitable time

modest

unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements.

bustling

move in an energetic or noisy manner.

manufacture

the making of articles on a large scale using machinery.

rural

in, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town.

seedy

sordid and disreputable.

deserted

(of a place) empty of people.

ugly

unpleasant or repulsive, especially in appearance.

feigned

simulated or pretended; insincere.

dreary

dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing.

envision

imagine as a future possibility; visualize.

lazy

unwilling to work or use energy.

divulge

make known (private or sensitive information).

scanty

small or insufficient in quantity or amount

desire

a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.

keen

having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm.

perceive

become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.

penalty

a punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.

frown upon

as in displeasure or deep thought

exemption

the process of freeing or state of being free from an obligation or liability imposed on others

support

bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.

theory

a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.

addendum

an item of additional material, typically omissions, added at the end of a book or other publication.

continue

persist in an activity or process.

waiver

an act or instance of waiving a right or claim.

abolish

formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution).

graceful

having or showing grace or elegance.

rail at

to use abusive language

malicious

characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm.

compromise

an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.

wistful

having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.

bargain

an agreement between two or more parties as to what each party will do for the other.

grudge

a persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury.

abide

accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation).

reign

hold royal office; rule as king or queen.

dilution

the action of making something weaker in force, content, or value.

river

a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such stream.

fallacy

a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.

neglect

fail to care for properly.

misnomer

a wrong or inaccurate name or designation.

treeless

without trees

retell

tell (a story) again or differently.

content

in a state of peaceful happiness.

fault

an unattractive or unsatisfactory feature, especially in a piece of work or in a person's character.

barren

(of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation.

subtle

(especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.

assault

make a physical attack on.

engage

occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention).

titillate

stimulate or excite (someone), especially in a sexual way.

utilitarian

designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.

assist

help (someone), typically by doing a share of the work.

obtuse

annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand.

ridiculous

deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd.

informative

providing useful or interesting information.

delve

reach inside a receptacle and search for something.

mete

dispense or allot justice, a punishment, or harsh treatment.

hinge

attach or join with or as if with a hinge.

spurn

reject with disdain or contempt.

fortify

strengthen (a place) with defensive works so as to protect it against attack

embrace

hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection.

relish

great enjoyment.

condone

accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue.

reclaim

retrieve or recover (something previously lost, given, or paid); obtain the return of.

lambaste

criticize (someone or something) harshly.

interpret

explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions).

adamant

refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.

adversity

difficulties; misfortune.

verbatim

in the exact words : word for word

substratum

a layer of something (such as soil or rock) that is under another layer

altruistic

showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.

Antipathy

a deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion.

ardent

enthusiastic or passionate.

arrogant

having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.

austere

severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.

banal

so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.

baneful

deadly; poisonous

berate

to scold; rebuke

circumlocution

a roundabout or indirect way of speaking; the use of more words than necessary to express an idea.

compliant

obeying, obliging, or yielding, especially in a submissive way

gratify

to give pleasure to (a person or persons) by satisfying desires or humoring inclinations or feelings

illusion

something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.

indolent

having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion; slothful

Acrid

sharp; pungent, used of smells and tastes

Boorish

ill-mannered

Cynical

believing that people act only out of selfish motives

Epistle

a letter, form of communication

Heresy

against orthodox opinion