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Abyss anything profound, unfathomable, or infinite
Licentious going beyond customary or proper bounds or limits
Predilection Preference
Prodigious extraordinary in size, amount, etc.
Deference obedience or going along with the opinions or wishes of another
Propriety correct conduct
Bemused confused or bewildered
Inert inactive or sluggish by habit or nature
Wily cunning
Trepidation great fear, alarm, or agitation
Ecstatic Extrteme happiness
Pallor Extreme paleness or lacking color, usually in the face
Ameliorate To make better or relieve
Indignant Anger as a result of something unjust
Begrudge To give reluctantly; envy another's possession or enjoyment
Base Lacking higher values
Ineptly lack of competence or judgement
Calamity A serious event causing distress or misfortune
Blasphemy Irreverent or profane
Contentious Quarrelsome;stirring controversy
Contempt Scron; extreme dislike or disdain
Effrontery Extreme boldness; audacity
Reproach To blame for something; a disgrace
Confound To cause one to become confused
Placidly In a peaceful or calm manner
Sublime Noble, uplifting
Augury An omen or prophecy
Gaunt Very thin, emaciated
Adamant Inflexible, obstinate
Beguile To decieve, to persuade with charm
Conciliatory Intended to placate or pacify
Incredulously In an unbelieving manner
Rescinded Cancelled
Created by: english-jallen
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