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surplice

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A loose white linen vestment varying from hip-length to calf-length, worn over a cassock by clergy, acolytes, and choristers at Christian church services.

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manifold

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Many and various.

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demur

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Raise doubts or objections or show reluctance.

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querulous

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Complaining in a petulant or whining manner.

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debauchee

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Unfit for society

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gossamer

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A fine, filmy substance consisting of cobwebs spun by small spiders, seen especially in autumn.

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supernal

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Relating to the sky or the heavens; celestial.

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haughty

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Arrogantly superior and disdainful.

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heinous

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(of a person or wrongful act, especially a crime) utterly odious or wicked.

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ignominy

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Public shame or disgrace.

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illicit

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Forbidden by law, rules, or custom.

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immutable

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Unchanging over time or unable to be changed.

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impasse

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A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock.

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impediment

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A hindrance or obstruction in doing something.

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impervious

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Unable to be affected by

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implacable

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Unable to be calmed.

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implicit

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Implied though not plainly expressed.

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incarcerate

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Imprison or confine.

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inception

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The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.

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indigent

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Poor; needy.

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ingenious

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(of a person) clever, original, and inventive.

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inherent

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Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute.