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Pathos
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The feeling, as of sympathy or pity, so aroused.
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Complicity
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Involvement as an accomplice in a questionable act or a crime.
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Averted
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To turn away: avert one's eyes. To ward off (something about to happen); prevent:
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Girding
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1.a. To encircle with a belt or band.
b. To fasten or secure (clothing, for example) with a belt or band. c. To surround. See Synonyms at surround. 2. To equip or endow. 3. To prepare (oneself) for action |
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Renowned
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: widely acclaimed and highly honored :
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forlorn
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Appearing sad or lonely because deserted or abandoned.
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listless
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Lacking energy or disinclined to exert effort; lethargic
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hallowed
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Sanctified; consecrated:
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concocted
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to prepare or make by combining ingredients, especially in cookery:
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impenetrable
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Impossible to penetrate or enter:
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repulsive
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Causing repugnance or aversion; disgusting.
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peruse
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To read or examine, typically with great care.
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anecdote
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A short account of an interesting or humorous incident. Secret or hitherto undivulged particulars of history or biography.
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subterfuge
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A deceptive stratagem or device:
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catatonic
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characterized by a marked lack of movement, activity, or expression
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