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culprit
a person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed
promptly
with little or no delay; immediately
harness
a set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other animal is fastened to a cart, plow, etc. and is controlled by its driver
ration
a fixed amount of something, such as food, that is provided on a regular basis
primitive
seeming to come from an early time in the very ancient past; unevolved
cunning
the quality or skill of being good at planning something so you get what you want, especially by tricking other people
domesticated
refers to animals who are trained to live with or work for humans
poise
calm confidence in a person’s way of behaving
compelled
urged, forced, or driven to a particular course of action
debt
something, typically money, that is owed or due
eerie
strange and frightening
dominant
most important, powerful, or influential
contend
to strive in rivalry; compete
inedible
not fit or suitable for eating
ideal
most desirable or perfect
adoration
deep love and respect
boundless
unlimited or immense
mournful
feeling deep sadness, regret, or grief
quarreling
arguing, bickering
