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Forebodings

n.: predictions, especially of something bad.

Fervent

adj.: intense.

Skirting

v.: bordering or edging.

Diffusing

v.: pouring forth or spreading out in every direction.

Phenomena

n.: events or ecperiences that can be scientifically described; plural of phenomenon.

Celestial

adj.: of or in the sky, such as planets and stars.

Ardent

adj.: intense; passionate.

Conjectures

n.: conclusions based on uncertanin evidence; unproven theories.

Requisite

adj.: required or necessary

Ascertaining

v.: learning.

Effected

v.: brought about; accomplsihed

Injuction

n.: command; order

Perused

v.: read in a casual way.

Effusions

n.: emotional expressions

Second Dignity

n.: first mate, the officer next in rank below the captain.

Flucuate

v.: rise and fall.

Fortitude

n.: strength necessary to deal with misfortune or pain; courage.

Post-road

n.: a road over which the mail, or post, is or formerly was carried.

Ecompassed

v.: surrounded

Dauntless

adj.: fearless

Assailed

v.: attacked violently with blows or words

Capacious

adj.: able to contain much

Execution

n.: the act or manner of doing something

Endowments

n.: natural qualities or abilities

Inexorable

adj.: not moved by persuation, unrelenting

Conceive

v.: think of; imagine

Embarkation

n.: the beginning of a journey, specifically by ship

Concpetion

n.: an idea or impression

Traversed

v.: crossed and recrossed

Merchantman

n.: a ship used in commerce

Latitude

n.: a geographic term for the distance north or south from the equator

Renovating

adj.: refershing; reviving

Gales

n.: strong winds

Prudent

adj.: cautious; carfeul

Forbear

v.: refrain or hold back from

Solicitude

n.: extreme care or concern

Stature

n.: height of a person

Unqualified

adj.: unlimited

Capitulated

v.: yielded only on certain conditions

Countenance

n.: a person's face, specifically a look that shows what a person is feeling

Benevolence

n.: kindliness

Impertinent

adj.: inapropriate

Inquisitiveness

n.: an inclination to ask many questions

Manifested

v. showed clearly

Conciliating

v.: soothing; friendly

Amiable

adj.: good-natured; pleasant

Poignant

adj.: emotionally touching or moving; evoking pity or compassion

Dominion

n.: power to rule; authority

Elemental

adj.: natural forces, specifically referring to the four elements (wind, fire, air, water).

Fastidious

adj.: difficult to please

Discernment

n.: insight; keenness in understanding a situation

Facility

n.: fluency

Intonations

n.: pitch, levels in speaking

Apt

adj.: suitable or appropriate

Ameliorate

v.: make better; improve