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a decree issued by a sovereign or other authority. any authoritative proclamation or command. edict
to set forth or state in detail: to expound theories. to explain; interpret. expound
pernicious; harmful. annoyingly troublesome pestilential
a feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event; presentiment: He had a vague premonition of danger. a forewarning. premonition
of or like an animal or animals : Darwin's revelations about our bestial beginnings. • savagely cruel and depraved : bestial and barbaric acts bestial
a respite from impending punishment, as from execution of a sentence of death. a warrant authorizing this. any respite or temporary relief. reprieve
1. a container of metal or refractory material employed for heating substances to high temperatures. 2. Metallurgy . a hollow area at the bottom of a furnace in which the metal collects. 3. a severe, searching test or trial. crucible
marked by emaciation. emaciated
verb (used with object), in•cit•ed, in•cit•ing. to stir, encourage, or urge on; stimulate or prompt to action: to incite a crowd to riot. incite
1. to board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, as for a journey. 2. to start an enterprise, business, etc. verb (used with object) 3. to put or receive on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle. embark
1. something that encumbers; something burdensome, useless, or superfluous; burden; hindrance: Poverty was a lifelong encumbrance. 2. a dependent person, especially a child encumbrance
1. keenly watchful to detect danger; wary: a vigilant sentry. 1. ever awake and alert; sleeplessly watchful. vigilant
1. the act of revealing or disclosing; disclosure. 2. something revealed or disclosed, especially a striking disclosure, as of something not before realized. 3. Theology . a. God's disclosure of Himself and His will to His creatures. revelation
1. the act of driving out or expelling: expulsion of air. 1. the state of being expelled: The prisoner's expulsion from society embittered him. expulsion
1. having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations. 2. characterized by a hypocritical concern with virtue or religious devotion; sanctimonious. pious
1. having a gaunt, wasted, or exhausted appearance, as from prolonged suffering, exertion, or anxiety; worn: the haggard faces of the tired troops. 2. wild; wild-looking: haggard eyes. haggard
completely puzzled or confused; perplexed. bewildered
1. a ruffian or hoodlum. hooligan
1. like or characteristic of a cynic; distrusting or disparaging the motives of others. 3. bitterly or sneeringly distrustful, contemptuous, or pessimistic. cynical
1. of or pertaining to the night ( opposed to diurnal). 2. done, occurring, or coming at night: nocturnal visit. 3. active at night ( opposed to diurnal): nocturnal animals. nocturnal
3. enraged; furiously angry: Willful stupidity makes me absolutely livid. 4. feeling or appearing strangulated because of strong emotion. livid
1. outward aspect or appearance. 2. an assumed or unreal appearance; show. 3. the slightest appearance or trace. 4. a likeness, image, or copy. 5. a spectral appearance; apparition. semblance
1. strong and healthy; hardy; vigorous: a robust young man; a robust faith; a robust mind. 2. strongly or stoutly built: his robust frame. 3. suited to or requiring bodily strength or endurance: robust exercise. robust
1. absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement. 2. lack of interest in or concern for things that others find moving or exciting. apathy
1. required; mandatory; obligatory: compulsory education. 2. using compulsion; compelling; constraining: compulsory measures to control rioting. compulsory
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