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simultaneously happening at the same time
pervade to spread throughout
merciless acting cruel; showing no mercy
mutiny rebel against leader
grotesque something that looks disturbing
capsize turned over (boat)
vague something is unclear
trudge walk with slow heavy steps
ravage badly damaged, destroyed
stalwart people can depend on you to be loyal and hardworking
stoic person who doesn't show any emotion
repress to hold back feelings
maniacal acting wild and crazy
painstakingly doing something very slow and carefully
lilting sounding light and musical
refinement act politely and show good taste
pedestrian common, dull, ordinary
infuriate makes you extremely angry or frustrated
condescending talk down to someone
contrite very sorry
pretense something you say or do to make people believe something is not true
fanfare music or showy display celebrating someone or something
muted gentle or soft
secular not religious
callous thick skinned or insensitive
reminisce to think back on the good times from the past
adulation feeling of deep admiration or worship
laudable so good it deserves to be praised or rewarded
emulate to try and be like someone
exemplify to be an outstanding example
venerable people who deserve respect because they are old and wise
hermit someone who lives alone
renown famous for their skill or talent
indifferent not for or against something
essential absolutely necessary
ponder think about something carefully
surreptitious someone who is sneaky
accustomed so used to something that it seems normal
cantankerous someone who complains or argues about everything
placate making someone feel less angry by doing something to please them
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