Vocabulary Enhancement

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acolyte

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noun

an altar attendant in public worship

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venerable

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adj.

commanding respect because of great age or associated dignity

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libation

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a pouring out of wine or other liquid in honor of a deity

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precursor

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noun

something that proceeds…goes before

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cadence

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rhythmic flow of sounds; general modulation of the voice

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beguiled

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tricked; cheated; decieved

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dominion

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noun

supreme or sovereign authority; realm or domain

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prodigious

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adj.

extraordinary; wondrous; marvelous

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menacing

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threatening to cause evil or harm

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ordained

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decreed or ordered

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exquisite

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of special beauty, charm, or excellence

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tantalized

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tormented with the sight or promise of something desired that cannot be had

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transgression

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a violation beyond the limits imposed by law

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contemporary

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occurring or existing at the same time; of same age or date

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supplicated

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verb

made through a humble, earnest entreaty (especially by prayer)

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restitution

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enforced return of property or goods, compensation

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arbitrator

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a person chose to decide a dispute

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sacrosanct

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extremely sacred

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pinnacle

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the highest or culminating point; a mountain peak

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citadel

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a fortress for defending a city

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bane

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noun

person or thing that harms or spoils; a deadly poison

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pyre

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pile of wood used in burning; often associated with funeral rites

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rampart

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broad bank or mound of earth raised as a fortification/defense

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carnage

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the slaughter of many…as in battle

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ponderous

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adj.

of great weight; awkward or unwieldy

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propitiate

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verb

to win or gain the favor of

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steadfast

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adj.

firm and unwavering

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hastening

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accelerating; moving or acting swiftly

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ephemeral

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adj.

fleeting; transitory; short-lived

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ambrosial

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adj

pleasing to the taste; i.e. the food / drink of the gods

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hyperbole

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intentional exaggeration

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patriarch

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male head of a family or tribe

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philanthropy

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concern for humanity…often expressed through donation

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eddy

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a current at variance with the main current; a small whirlpool

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pallor

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noun

unnatural paleness

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iridescent

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adj.

displaying lustrous colors like those of the rainbow

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cudgel

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a short, thick stick used as a weapon

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cajole

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to persuade by flattery or promises

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plight

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noun

a distressed or unfortunate condition or state

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primordial

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adj.

existing at or from the very beginning

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narcissistic

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adj.

overly absorbed with oneself; self-loving

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Odyssey

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long series of wanderings…often filled with notable experiences

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enmity

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a bitter feeling of hatred

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inquisition

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severe and intensive questioning; official investigation of political / religious nature

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exhort

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to urge, advise or caution earnestly

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doleful

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adj.

mournfully sad

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reticent

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adj.

inclined to be silent or secretive; uncommunicative

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anarchist

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a person opposed to a government or law

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vigil

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a period of watchfulness or wakefulness kept throughout the night

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folly

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noun

a foolish action or idea