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TermDefinition
Chasten V. (of a rebuke or misfortune) have a restraining or moderating effect on.
Clamor N. a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently.
Decorum N. behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety. (etiquette)
Desecrate V. treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect; violate.
Doleful Adj. expressing sorrow; mournful.
Fetid Adj. smelling extremely unpleasant.
Fractious Adj. (typically of children) irritable and quarrelsome.
Languid Adj. (of a person, manner, or gesture) displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed.
Oblique Adj neither parallel nor at a right angle to a specified or implied line; slanting.
Ostentatious Adj. characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.
Pugnacious Adj. eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.
Promontory N. a point of high land that juts out into a large body of water; a headland.
Prostrate Adj. lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward.
Refracted V. (of water, air, or glass) make (a ray of light) change direction when it enters at an angle.
Sodden Adj. saturated with liquid, especially water; soaked through.
Stolid Adj. (of a person) calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
Sullen Adj. bad-tempered and uncommunicative, especially on account of resentment.
Temerity N. excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.
Temporize V. avoid making a decision or committing oneself in order to gain time.
Usurper N. a person who takes a position of power or importance illegally or by force.
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