adj: 1. causing amazement or wonder 2. extraordinary in bulk, quantity, or degree: ENORMOUS

noun: the condition of being successful or thriving especially: economic well-being

Noun: a thought or idea based on scanty evidence: CONJECTURE verb: to form a notion of from scanty evidence: IMAGINE, INFER

verb: make amends or reparation (by paying money to or otherwise helping those who have been wronged)

Noun: a family of young animals, especially of a bird, produced at one hatching or birth. verb: think deeply about something that makes one unhappy.

verb: reach inside a receptacle and search for something.

adj: 1. hesitating or doubting. 2. not to be relied upon; suspect.

adj: outstandingly bad; shocking.

Noun: a lengthy and aggressive speech. verb: lecture (someone) at length in an aggressive and critical manner.

Noun: excessive pride or self-confidence.

Noun: a passionate expression of grief or sorrow. Verb: mourn (a person's loss or death).

Roughshod (run roughshod)

Adj: marked by tyrannical force; brutal; without regard for rules. Run roughshod: to completely ignore the opinions, rights, or feelings of others.

Verb: to suffer violent internal excitement. (of a liquid) bubble up as a result of being boiled.

Verb: rebuke or reprimand severely.

Verb: split or sever (something), especially along a natural line or grain. OR stick fast to; adhere strongly to (a particular pursuit or belief).

Noun: prevailing tendency, mood, or inclination. b. : temperamental makeup. c. : the tendency of something to act in a certain manner under given circumstances.

Verb: to hold spellbound : CHARM

Verb: to make holy; sanctify; consecrate. to honor as holy; consider sacred; venerate: to hallow a battlefield.

Noun: a circumstance especially that is due to chance.

Noun: a tract of open, peaty, wasteland, often overgrown with heath, common in high latitudes and altitudes where drainage is poor; heath. Verb: to secure (a ship, boat, dirigible, etc.) in a particular place, as by cables and anchors or by lines. to fix firmly; secure.

Noun: obscurity of sense : UNINTELLIGIBILITY b : the quality or state of being mentally obtuse : DULLNESS

Verb: a glancing rebound (as of a projectile off a flat surface).

Noun: a whip or lash, especially for the infliction of punishment or torture. a person or thing that applies or administers punishment or severe criticism.

A cause of affliction or calamity; to punish, chastise, or criticize severely.

Suppose to be the case, without proof.

Attribute (verb, noun)

Regard something as being caused by (someone or something); a quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

Admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it; surrender.

Bring (something) to an end; arrive at a judgment or opinion by reasoning.

Contrarian (noun, adj)

A person who opposes or rejects popular opinion; opposing or rejecting popular opinion; going against current practice.

Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.

A temporary prohibition of an activity.

Assume as a fact; put forward as a basis of argument.

A very steep rock face or cliff, especially a tall one.

The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.

Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.

Support or strengthen; prop up.

Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

Take the chance to gain advantage from.

A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement.

verb: deliberately avoid using; abstain from.

adj: Derogatory; making a show of being morally superior to other people.

adj: involving, based on, or constituting intellectual speculation; also: theoretical rather than demonstrable

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Abhor

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verb: regard with disgust and hatred.

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Animate

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verb: bring to life.

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Chronicle

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Noun: a factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence. verb: record (a related series of events) in a factual and detailed way.

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Circumstance

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noun: a fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

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Endeavor

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Verb: try hard to do or achieve something. noun: an attempt to achieve a goal.

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Invigorate

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verb: give strength or energy to.

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Nefarious

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adj: flagrantly wicked or impious: EVIL

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