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Edgar Poe Vocab

QuestionAnswer
Pervade Spread through and be perceived in every part of
Sojourn A temporary stay
Discernible Perceptible
Scrutinizing Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly
Tarn Lake
Cadaverousness Suggestive of death; corpselike
Profuse Exuberantly plentiful; abundant
Vivacious Attractively lively and animated
Pallid Pale, typically because of poor health
Stupor Lack of critical cognitive function and level of consciousness wherein a sufferer is almost entirely unresponsive
Insipid Lacking flavor
Similitude Visible likeness
Demeanor Behavior towards others
Incubus An evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep; especially : one that has sexual intercourse with women while they are sleeping
Potency The quality or state of being potent
Obstinate Perversely adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
Emaciated To waste away physically
Prodigious Exciting amazement or wonder
Surcease To desist from action
Obeisance To obey
Nepenthe A potion used by the ancients to induce forgetfulness of pain or sorrow
Ghastly Terrifyingly horrible to the senses
Gaunt excessively thin and angular
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