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Jane Eyre Hard Words Flashcards

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Turbid

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adjective: turbid
(of a liquid) cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter.
“the turbid estuary”

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Partiality

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unfair bias in favour of one person or thing; favouritism

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Aversion

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a strong dislike or disinclination

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Indifferent

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having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.

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Vigour

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physical strength and good health

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Revolt

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take violent action against an established government or ruler; rebel

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Phantom

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A ghost.

a figment of the imagination

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Riveting

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completely engrossing; compelling

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Solemn

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Formal and dignified.

characterized by deep sincerity

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Remote

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(of a place) situated far from the main centres of population; distant

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Drapery

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cloth, curtains, or clothing hanging in loose folds.

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Festoon

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a chain or garland of flowers, leaves, or ribbons, hung in a curve as a decoration

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Ere

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before (in time)

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Incredulous

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(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something

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Subside

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become less intense, violent, or severe

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Ascertain

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Discover.

find (something) out for certain; make sure of

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Vulgar

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Tasteless.

lacking sophistication or good taste.

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Divest

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Deprive.

deprive someone of (power, rights, or possessions).

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Garter

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a band worn around the leg to keep a stocking or sock up

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Ignominy

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public shame or disgrace.

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Ligature

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a thing used for tying or binding something tightly.

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Stout

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Fat

(of a person) rather fat or of heavy build.

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Liable

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responsible by law; legally answerable

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Render

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provide or give (a service, help, etc.).

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Mutiny

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Rebellion

an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.

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Trifle

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a thing of little value or importance

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Borne

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Carried

carried or transported by the thing specified.

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Rummage

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search unsystematically and untidily through something

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Rigour

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Thoroughness

the quality of being extremely thorough and careful.

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Chiding

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full of rebuke; critical

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Clustered

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growing or situated in a group

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Earnest

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Serious.

resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction

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Repugnance

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intense disgust

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Pampering

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indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness; spoil.

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Obviate

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remove (a need or difficulty).

avoid or prevent (something undesirable).

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Édification

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Education

the moral or intellectual instruction or improvement of someone.

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Evince

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reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling); indicate.

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Privation

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a state in which food and other essentials for well-being are lacking

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Petrified

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so frightened that one is unable to move; terrified

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Grimace

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an ugly, twisted expression on a person’s face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement

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Mortify

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Embarrass

cause (someone) to feel very embarrassed or ashamed

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Remonstrate

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make a forcefully reproachful protest

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Hitherto

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Until now

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Procure

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obtain (something), especially with care or effort

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Treacherous

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guilty of or involving betrayal or deception

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Obtrusive

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noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome or intrusive way

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Abate

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(of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread

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Ardent

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very enthusiastic or passionate.

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Vigorous

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strong, healthy, and full of energy.

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Summit

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the highest point of a hill or mountain

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Girdle

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Encircle

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Verdure

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lush green vegetation.

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Asunder

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Apart

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Raving

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irrational or incoherent talk

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Whirl

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move or cause to move rapidly round and round

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Sleet

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rain containing some ice, as when snow melts as it falls

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Gale

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a very strong wind

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Tress

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a long lock of a woman’s hair

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Wont

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Habit

one’s customary behaviour

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Unwonted

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unaccustomed or unusual

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Advert

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refer to in speaking or writing

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Dwell

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Live in
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think, speak, or write at length about

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Dell

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a small valley, usually among trees

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Valley

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a low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it.

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Cradle

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Birthplace

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Pestilence

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a fatal epidemic disease, especially bubonic plague

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Smite

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strike with a firm blow

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Malady

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a disease or ailment

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Vainly

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producing no result; useless

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Dispensary

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a room where medicines are prepared and provided.

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Abode

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a place of residence; a house or home

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Sumptuous

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splendid and expensive-looking.

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Wade

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walk through (something filled with water).

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Ample

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enough or more than enough; plentiful.

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Pungent

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having a sharp and caustic quality.

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Defective

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imperfect or faulty.

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Ajar

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Slightly open

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Demise

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a person’s death

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Reprimand

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a formal expression of disapproval

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Slumber

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Sleep

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Affable

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friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to

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Demeanour

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Attitude

outward behaviour or bearing

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Scanty

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small or insufficient in quantity or amount.

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Docile

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Obedient

ready to accept control or instruction; submissive

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Jest

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Joke

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Mirth

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amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.

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Linger

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stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave

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Discern

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recognize or find out

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Accost

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approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively

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Caprice

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a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behaviour.

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Eccentric

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(of a person or their behaviour) unconventional and slightly strange

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Piquant

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pleasantly stimulating or exciting to the mind

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Blunder

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a stupid or careless mistake

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Repartee

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onversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies

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Suave

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(especially of a man) charming, confident, and elegant

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Intrinsic

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Innate, inborn

belonging naturally; essential

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Haughty

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arrogantly superior and disdainful

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Adventitious

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Unplanned

happening as a result of an external factor or chance rather than design or inherent nature.

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Insolent

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showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

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Gall

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make (someone) feel annoyed or resentful

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Trite

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(of a remark or idea) lacking originality or freshness; dull on account of overuse

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Remorse

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deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed

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Verily

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truly; certainly

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Charnel

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associated with death

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Fallible

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capable of making mistakes or being wrong.

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Arrogate

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take or claim (something) without justification

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Austere

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severe or strict in manner or attitude

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Gravely

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to a degree that gives cause for alarm

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Capricious

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given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour.

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Indignant

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feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

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Inexorable

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impossible to stop or prevent.

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Torpid

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mentally or physically inactive; lethargic

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Rivalry

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Competition

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Emulous

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motivated by a spirit of rivalry

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Whither

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to what place or state

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