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delirium disturbances of consciousness characterized by restlessness,excitement, delusions or hallucinations.
diminish to make or cause something to seem smaller, less or less important
omen a warning of a good or evil event in the future
trance a half-conscious state, seemingly between sleeping and waking; dazed
talons a claw, especially of a bird of prey
hectic frenzied,frantic, wild
writhe to twist the body about and squirm
treacherous dangerous
assault a sudden violent attack
banish to expel
sullen depressed
scoff to speak sarcastically
frigid very cold
taunt to make fun of
welt red and raised bumps on skin
reluctant unwilling
violate to break a law,rule
commitment a pledge or promise
scour to clean
shroud something that covers or conceals a
isolation complete separation from others
torrents violent downpours
stench offensive smell
parch to make dry
dredge to locate or reveal by painstaking investigation
conspiracy an unlawful plot; a group planning secretly to commit a crime.
dilemma – a situation requiring a choice between unpleasant alternatives.
rival someone who is trying to surpass or to equal another.
construe to explain the meaning; to interpret the situation.
convert hidden or disguised.
hubris arrogance caused by excessive pride.
ominous threatening
provoke to irritate; to stir up
servile like a slave
commend to praise
retribution punishment for evil done
dissemble to conceal the truth; to create a false apprearance
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