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Dismal

Depressing; Deary




Ex: It was a very dubious-looking, nay, a very dark and dismal night, bitingly cold and cheerless.



Commenced


To begin; Start




Ex: We commenced another session without even bothering to go upstairs.


Victuals


Food supplies; Provisions




Ex: There was a lot of Victuals in the kitchen

Ransom


The sum or price paid or demanded; To redeem from captivity, bondage, detention, etc. by paying a demanded price.




Ex: There are lots of unsolved cases, kidnappings for ransom too

Enchantment


The art, act or an instance of magical influence.




Ex: The intimacy was renewed; but the old enchantment was lost


Raspy


Harsh; grating




Ex: Your voice seems a little raspy today


Counter felt


Made in imitation so as to be passed off fraudulently or decaptivity as genuine; forged




Ex: Your signature was counterfeit


Temperance


Moderation or self-restraint in action, or statement; Self control




Ex: She walked away from the situation to get some temperance


Abolish


To do away with




Ex: He wished to control, not to abolish them



Hall


To call out to in order to greet, stop, attract attention.




Ex: He had to hall to his mom and teacher