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Vocabulary

TermDefinition
transgression Violation of law, duty, or moral
mandate Official command; decree
atone Repent; apologize; redeem
avert Prevent; preclude; avoid
deign Demean oneself; humble oneself
lassitude Lethargy; languor; fatigue; torpor
abyss Chasm; gorge
reverence Respect; admiration
sanction Approval; allowance
vindicate Justify; uphold
undefiled Flawless; immaculate
illustrious Influential; notable
solidarity Accord; harmony; unity
depraved Wanton; wicked
capitulation Surrender; submission
dignified Proper; formal
indignantly Angrily
vile Despicable; evil
quarrel fight
mercurial Impulsive; volatile
scoffingly Mockingly; ridiculing
grave Sullen; grim
loathe Detest; abhor
finicky Persnickety; fastidious
bewildered Mystified; confused
subdued Passive; quiet
fortify Strengthen; protect
reproachful Scolding; berating
rejoicing Celebrating; exulting
apt Suitable
ostentatious Pretentious; flamboyant
foreboding Ominous; menacing
pretense Subterfuge; trick
apprehension Nervousness
content Pleased; satisfied
gingerly Guardedly; warily
nonchalant unconcerned; indifferent
gallant Brave; gentlemanly
aloof Impersonal
ornery Cantankerous; irritable
contemptuous Scornful; disdainful
aghast Struck with terror, surprise, or horror
resign Yield; surrender
defiance Insubordination; rebelliousness
rueful Regretful; anguished
implore Beg; beseech; entreat
sullen Bleak; grim
elude Avoid; dodge; avert
indignant Choleric; enraged
bewildered Confused; baffled; mystified
drawl Speak slowly
doggedly Stubbornly
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