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TermDefinition
Alacrity Brisk and cheerful readiness
Affronted Offended, insulted, or slighted
Auspicious Conducive to success; favorable
Belligerent Hostile, aggressive, or combative
Bereaved Deprived of a loved one through a profound absence
Charnel Associated with death; a place where dead bodies are kept
Contrive Create or bring about by deliberate use of skill or artifice
Crestfallen Sad and disappointed; dejected
Epitaph A phrase or statement written in memory of a person who has died
Ethereal Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world
Sustenance Food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment
Trellis A framework of light wooden or metal bars used as a support for fruit trees or climbing plants
Intercede Intervene on behalf of another
Lugubrious Looking or sounding sad and dismal
Lumbago Pain in the muscles and joints of the lower back
Pantomime Expressing meaning through gestures without words
Pensive Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought
Perfunctory Carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection
Placid Calm, peaceful, and not easily upset or excited
Poignant Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
Proscenium The part of a theater stage in front of the curtain
Savant A learned person, especially a distinguished scientist
Traipsing Walking or moving about wearily or reluctantly
Vestiges Traces of something that is disappearing or no longer exists
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