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penance An act of self abasement (humiliation) to show sorrow for sin
denounce to publicly accuse someone of being blameworthy
tenuous having little substance or strength
entreaty an earnest or humble request
divine superb and amazing : godlike
resplendent shining brilliantly (literal light)
paroxysm a fit, attack, or sudden increase in symptoms
exculpate to clear from alleged fault or guilt
redolent executing fragrance: strongly reminiscent of something
jargon technical terminology or characteristic of a special activity or group
retrench to cut down or reduce
prepossessing a favorable expression immediately
milieu the physical or social setting in or which something occurs or develops
vitiate to make faulty or defective: impair
fetid having a heavy offensive smell
reprobate an unprincipled or depraved person: morally corrupt
extol to praise highly : glorify
obsequious marked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
libel a defamatory statement or representation especially in written words
pontificate to speak or express opinions in a pompous way (pompous means to exhibit self importance)
winsome generally pleasing and engaging because of a childlike charm
retrospect a review or mediation on past events: to look back on
vilify to utter slanderous and abusive statements against
banal lacking originality
sycophant a humble self seeking flatterer who praises those in power to gain their approval
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