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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
Rebellion an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.
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Trifle
a thing of little value or importance
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Borne
Carried carried or transported by the thing specified.
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Rummage
search unsystematically and untidily through something
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Rigour
Thoroughness the quality of being extremely thorough and careful.
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Chiding
full of rebuke; critical
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Clustered
growing or situated in a group
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Earnest
Serious. resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction
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Repugnance
intense disgust
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Pampering
indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness; spoil.
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Obviate
remove (a need or difficulty). avoid or prevent (something undesirable).
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Édification
Education the moral or intellectual instruction or improvement of someone.
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Evince
reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling); indicate.
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Privation
a state in which food and other essentials for well-being are lacking
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Petrified
so frightened that one is unable to move; terrified
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Grimace
an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement
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Mortify
Embarrass cause (someone) to feel very embarrassed or ashamed
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Remonstrate
make a forcefully reproachful protest
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Hitherto
Until now
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Procure
obtain (something), especially with care or effort
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Treacherous
guilty of or involving betrayal or deception
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Obtrusive
noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome or intrusive way
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Abate
(of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread
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Ardent
very enthusiastic or passionate.
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Vigorous
strong, healthy, and full of energy.
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Summit
the highest point of a hill or mountain
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Girdle
Encircle
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Verdure
lush green vegetation.
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Asunder
Apart
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Raving
irrational or incoherent talk
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Whirl
move or cause to move rapidly round and round
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Sleet
rain containing some ice, as when snow melts as it falls
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Gale
a very strong wind
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Tress
a long lock of a woman's hair
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Wont
Habit one's customary behaviour
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Unwonted
unaccustomed or unusual
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Advert
refer to in speaking or writing
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Dwell
Live in or think, speak, or write at length about
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Dell
a small valley, usually among trees
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Valley
a low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it.
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Cradle
Birthplace
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Pestilence
a fatal epidemic disease, especially bubonic plague
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Smite
strike with a firm blow
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Malady
a disease or ailment
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Vainly
producing no result; useless
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Dispensary
a room where medicines are prepared and provided.
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Abode
a place of residence; a house or home
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Sumptuous
splendid and expensive-looking.
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Wade
walk through (something filled with water).
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Ample
enough or more than enough; plentiful.
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Pungent
having a sharp and caustic quality.
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Defective
imperfect or faulty.
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Ajar
Slightly open
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Demise
a person's death
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Reprimand
a formal expression of disapproval
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Slumber
Sleep
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Affable
friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to
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Demeanour
Attitude outward behaviour or bearing
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Scanty
small or insufficient in quantity or amount.
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Docile
Obedient ready to accept control or instruction; submissive
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Jest
Joke
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Mirth
amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.
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Linger
stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave
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Discern
recognize or find out
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Accost
approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively
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Caprice
a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behaviour.
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Eccentric
(of a person or their behaviour) unconventional and slightly strange
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Piquant
pleasantly stimulating or exciting to the mind
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Blunder
a stupid or careless mistake
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Repartee
onversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies
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Suave
(especially of a man) charming, confident, and elegant
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Intrinsic
Innate, inborn belonging naturally; essential
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Haughty
arrogantly superior and disdainful
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Adventitious
Unplanned happening as a result of an external factor or chance rather than design or inherent nature.
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Insolent
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
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Gall
make (someone) feel annoyed or resentful
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Trite
(of a remark or idea) lacking originality or freshness; dull on account of overuse
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Remorse
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed
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Verily
truly; certainly
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Charnel
associated with death
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Fallible
capable of making mistakes or being wrong.
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Arrogate
take or claim (something) without justification
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Austere
severe or strict in manner or attitude
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Gravely
. | to a degree that gives cause for alarm
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Capricious
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour.
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Indignant
feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
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Inexorable
impossible to stop or prevent.
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Torpid
mentally or physically inactive; lethargic
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Rivalry
Competition
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Emulous
motivated by a spirit of rivalry
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Whither
to what place or state

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