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Abate

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Become less intense or widespread

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Ablutions

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The art of washing oneself

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Abode

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House or home

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Alms

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Giving to others as an act of virtue

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Ardent

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Enthusiatic or passionate

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Aristocracy

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The highest class in society; Rich people

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Artisan

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A worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand

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Ascetics

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A person who practices severe self-discipline and abstention

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Atonement

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Reparation for a wrong or injury

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Austere

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Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance

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Avaricious

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Having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain

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