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rampart
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A fortification consisting of an embankment, with a parapet built on top.
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tranquility
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The state or quality of serenity.
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weal
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A prosperous or happy state.
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blasphemy
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A contemptuous or profane act, often violating a religious entity
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malcontent
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Dissatisfied with existing conditions.
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Perpetrate
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To carry out or commit
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subtle
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So slight that it is difficult to detect
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contravene
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To act in counter to; to provide an opposing argument
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edict
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A law set by a governing body
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flout
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To show contempt for
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immutable
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Not susceptible to change.
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impunity
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Exemption from punishment.
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prerogative
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A right held by only a specific group.
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presumption
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An idea which is assumed to be true without reasonable evidence
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flagrant
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Conspicuously bad; offensive
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infallible
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Incapable of failing.
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rout
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A disorderly retreat
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toady
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A person who flatters others for selfish reasons; the act of carrying this out.
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dower
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The part of a husband's estate given to his wife upon his death.
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expiation
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The act of making amends; atonement.
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tempest
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A vicious windstorm accompanied by rain.
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acolyte
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One who assists; a devoted follower
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defile
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To make filthy or dirty; pollute
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hapless
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Luckless or unfortunate
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taunt
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To accost in a mocking or insulting manner.
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