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Belligerent hostile, ready to start a fight, or ready to go to war
Degradation great humiliation brought about by loss of status, reputation, or self-esteem
Impasse a point at which no further progress can be made or agreement reached
Sanctity the condition of being considered sacred or holy, and therefore entitled to respect and reverence
ouster the act of removing or forcing somebody out of a place or position
behemoth something that is enormously big or powerful
triathlon an athletic competition in which the contestants compete in three different events and are awarded points for each to find the best all-around athlete. The events are usually swimming, cycling, and running.
impulsive having a tendency to act on sudden urges or desires
wiry slim but muscular and strong
metamorphosis a complete or marked change of physical form, structure, or substance
degradation great humiliation brought about by loss of status, reputation, or self-esteem
infinitesimal very small in number, amount, or degree
insolence showing an aggressive lack of respect in speech or behavior
frivolous lacking in intellectual substance and not worth serious consideration
coddle to treat somebody in an excessively protective and indulgent way
contemptuous feeling, expressing, or demonstrating a strong dislike or utter lack of respect for somebody or something
abyss a chasm or gorge so deep that its extent is not visible
temperament a prevailing or dominant quality of mind that characterizes somebody
interment the burial of a corpse, usually accompanied by a funeral ceremony
besmirch to bring shame or disgrace on somebody's reputation
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