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Eon

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A long period of time

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Obdurate

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Not easily moved to pity or sympathy

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Deplore

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To feel or express strong disapproval of

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Larder

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A place where food is stored

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Remnant

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A small amount left over after the rest has been used; a surviving trace

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Novel

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Strikingly new

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Indigent

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Poor; needy; destitute

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Abeyance

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A suspension of activity

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Gripe

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To complain constantly or naggingly

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Mirth

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A gladness esp when expressed as laughter

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Mausoleum

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A huge tomb

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Forlorn

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Appearing sad because abandoned; in pitiful condition; almost hope

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Tout

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To solicit customers; to praise or recommend highly

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Rhapsody

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A state of great happiness; such a state expressed in speech or writing

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Adjourn

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To suspend until a later, stated time

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Impassive

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Not feeling emotion; not showing emotion

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Accrue

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To come as a gain; to increase

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Martyr

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One who chooses to die rather than to give up religious beliefs, or who suffers greatly to further a cause

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Byline

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A line at the head of a newspaper article carrying the author’s name

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Haggle

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To argue, as over terms or price

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Frugal

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Careful in spending money or resources

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Caste

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A rigid and hereditary social class

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Timid

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Easily frightened; lacking self-confidence

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Invigorate

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To give strength and energy to

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Harbor

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To give shelter; to entertain or nourish