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chastise

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to punish or criticize

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lavish

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extravagant , to give in abundance

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surmise

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in infer with little evidence , guess

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rapt

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absorbed, captivated, enthralled with something.

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lechery

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vulgar behavior

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palpable

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capable of being touched or felt, tangible

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stealthy

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sneaky, sly

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obscure

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unclear, doubtful

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malice

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a desire to harm others

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parricide

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the act of killing ones relatives

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assail

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to attack vigorously

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avaricious

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having extreme desire for wealth

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desolate

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deserted, uninhabited

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pernicious

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deadly or destructive

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sovereignty

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supreme authority to rule

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resolute

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determined,firmly set in an idea

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diminutive

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small, tiny, little

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dolor

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to grive or sorrow

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hoodwink

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to deceive or trick.