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perseverance
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steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.
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desolate
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solitary; lonely
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preposterous
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completely contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd; senseless; utterly foolish
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intesity
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great energy
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engraved
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to print from such a surface
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paranoid
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of, like, or suffering from paranoia.
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evict
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to expel (a person, especially a tenant) from land, a building, etc., by legal process, as for nonpayment of rent
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callused
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a hardened or thickened part of the skin
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refuge
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shelter or protection from danger, trouble
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concoctions
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something concocted
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drenched
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soaked
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delirious
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wild with excitement, enthusiasm
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deftly
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dexterous; nimble; skillful; clever
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ventiltion
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the state of being ventilated.
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protruding
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to project
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incarcerated
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to imprison; confine.
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authenticated
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to establish as genuine.
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pronounced
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decided; unequivocal
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inexplicable
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not explicable; incapable of being accounted for or explained.
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contritely
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caused by or showing sincere remorse
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