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Impart
Communicate (information): "she lived her life to impart knowledge to others".
Disconsolate
Without consolation or comfort; unhappy.
Larceny
the wrongful taking and carrying away of the personal goods of another from his or her possession with intent to convert them to the taker's own use.
Consternation
Feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.
Remonstrance
A forcefully reproachful protest.
Garret
A room on the top floor of a house, typically under a pitched roof; an attic.
Pall
A cover for a coffin, bier, or tomb, often made of black, purple, or white velvet.
Rimy
A coating of ice, as on grass and trees, formed when extremely cold water droplets freeze almost instantly on a cold surface.
Imprecation
A spoken curse.
Prodigous
Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.
Vicarous
Experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person: "vicarious pleasure".
Declamation
A speech marked by strong feeling; a tirade.
Commiserate
Express or feel sympathy or pity; sympathize.
Indignation
Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.
Abhorrence
A feeling of repulsion; disgusted loathing.
Asunder
Apart; divided.
Exercrate
Feel or express great loathing for.
Grovel
Lie or move abjectly on the ground with one's face downward.
Interpose
Place or insert between one thing and another.
Parley
A discussion or conference.
Epistle
a letter, especially a formal or didactic one; written communication.
Erudition
knowledge acquired by study, research, etc.
Concilatory
tending to overcome the distrust or hostility of something.
Ablution
a cleansing with water or other liquid, especially as a religious ritual.
Discomfit
to confuse and deject; disconcert.
Ignominious
not respectable <some of his friends considered the job of janitor to be an ignominious fate for the laid-off executive>
Felictous
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses <a felicitous accompaniment to dinner is provided by a harpist on weekends at the restaurant>
Bereave
to take something away from <news of a death in the family bereaved them of the unmitigated joy that normally prevails at a wedding>
Plaintive
expressing or suggesting mourning <the puppy's plaintive expression after we put the toy away was rather amusing>
Alude
to make indirect reference <comments alluding to an earlier discussion>
Remonstrate
to present and urge reasons in opposition
Sagacious
of keen and farsighted penetration and judgment
Ulterior
Hidden truth behind what's told. <an Ulterior motive>
Swarthy
of a dark color, complexion, or cast
Hermitage
a red or white Rhone valley wine
Morose
having a sullen and gloomy disposition
Unscrupulous
not honest or fair : doing things that are wrong, dishonest, or illegal
Malignant
evil in nature, influence, or effect
Surmise
a thought or idea based on scanty evidence
Corroborate
to support with evidence or authority
Exultant
filled with or expressing great joy or triumph
Countenance
calm expression
Capricious
changing often and quickly
Disaffection
to alienate the affection or loyalty of
Pious
marked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship
Endow
to make a grant of money providing for the continuing support or maintenance of <endow a hospital>
Valedictory
expressing or containing a farewell
Clemency
disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
Gloat
to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight <gloat over an enemy's misfortune>
Magnanimous
showing or suggesting a lofty and courageous spirit
Acquiesce
to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively —often used with in and sometimes with to
Niggardly
grudgingly mean about spending or granting
Beguile
to lead by deception
Ordnance
military supplies including weapons, ammunition, combat vehicles, and maintenance tools and equipment
Decanter
a vessel used to decant or to receive decanted liquids; especially : an ornamental glass bottle used for serving wine
Patronize
to adopt an air of condescension toward : treat haughtily or coolly
Pettish
fretful, peevish <a pettish baby who always seemed to be crying>
Miscreant
depraved, villainous <miscreant behavior>
Paroxysm
a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion <a paroxysm of coughing>
Reparation
a repairing or keeping in repair
Impetuosity
an action or impulse marked by force and violence
Diffidence
the quality or state of being hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence
Copious
yielding something abundantly <a copious harvest> <copious springs>
Edify
to instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge
Interment
the act or ceremony of depositing a dead body in the earth or in a tomb
Cogent
having power to compel or constrain <cogent forces>
Auspicious
showing or suggesting that future success is likely
Reproach
an expression of rebuke or disapproval
Abhorrence
the act or state of regarding with extreme repugnance
repugnance
Inconsistency or incompatibility of ideas or statements.
Expatriate
A person who lives outside their native country.
Supercilious
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.
Wicket
A small door or gate, esp. one beside or in a larger one.
Lacerated
Tear or deeply cut (something, esp. flesh or skin).
Brazen
Bold and without shame.
Causeway
A raised road or track across low or wet ground.
Adjure
Urge or request (someone) solemnly or earnestly to do something: "I adjure you to tell me the truth".