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stately

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adj 1: impressive in appearance; "a baronial mansion"; "an imposing
residence"; "a noble tree"; "severe-looking policemen
sat astride noble horses"; "stately columns" [syn: {baronial},
{imposing}, {noble}]
2: of size and dignity suggestive of a statue [syn: {statuesque}]
3: refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a
royal court; "a courtly gentleman" [syn: {courtly}, {elegant},
{formal}]

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substance

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The most important element in any existence; the characteristic and essential components of anything; the main part; essential import; purport.

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transfix

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To pierce through, as with a pointed weapon; to impale; as to transfix one with a dart.

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folly

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stupid act

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lofty=exalted

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Elevated in character, rank, dignity, spirit,
bearing, language, etc.; exalted; noble; stately; characterized by pride; haughty.

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penitentiary

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1. Relating to penance, or to the rules and measures of penance. ``A penitentiary tax.'' --Abp. Bramhall.

2. Expressive of penitence; as, a enitentiary letter.
3. Used for unishment, discipline, and reformation.

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penance

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1. Repentance
2. Pain; sorrow; suffering
3. (Eccl.) A means of repairing a sin committed, and obtaining pardon for it, consisting partly in the performance of expiatory rites, partly in voluntary
submission to a punishment corresponding to the transgression.

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expiatory=expiative=propitiatory

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having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation

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forgo

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1: do without or cease to hold or adhere to[syn: {waive}, {relinquish}, {foreswear}, {dispense with}]
2: lose or lose the right to by some error, offense, or crime
3: refrain from consuming; "You will have to forgo alcohol"

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constituent

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serving to form

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ramp

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n 1: an inclined surface or roadway that moves traffic from one level to another

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poised

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1: marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
2: in full control of your faculties;