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Enmity
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the extreme ill will or hatred that exists between enemies
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Enemies
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Sinuous
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full of bends and curves
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twisted
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inveigle
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to charm or entice somebody into doing something that he or she would not otherwise have done
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temptation
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catacombs
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an underground cemetery consisting of passages or tunnels with rooms and recesses leading off them for burial chambers
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graveyard
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sanctimonious
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making an exaggerated show of holiness or moral superiority
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holy
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grandeur
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the quality of being great or grand and very impressive
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grand:french
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cleric
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an ordained priest, minister, or rabbi
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clergy
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sullen
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moving slowly
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slothly
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electrons
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a stable negatively charged elementary particle with a small mass that is a fundamental constituent of matter and orbits the nucleus of an atom
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big words
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oblates
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in the Roman Catholic Church, a layperson who is part of a religious community
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aaaamennn
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protege
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young person who receives help, guidance, training, and support from somebody who is older and has more experience or influence
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help me!!!
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formidable
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inspiring respect or wonder because of size, strength, or ability
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french!
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Heresy
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an opinion or belief that contradicts established religious teaching, especially one that is officially condemned by a religious authority
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my opinion
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Raucous
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loud and hoarse or unpleasant-sounding, or characterized by loud noise, shouting, and ribald laughter
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obnoxious
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Mercenaries
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somebody who works or serves only for personal profit
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selfish, greedy
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Oblation
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offering of a gift or sacrifice to a deity
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Soporific
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causing sleep or drowsiness
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Levy
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to use government authority to impose or collect a tax
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Pacified
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to calm somebody who is angry or agitated, or soothe violent or angry feelings
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Neckerchiefs
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a square of cloth worn tied around the neck as a scarf
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Punt
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to travel
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Divagation
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to wander off the subject under discussion
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Theological
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thought of a religious theory, school of thought, or system of belief
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Rescind
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to remove the validity or authority of something
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Obstinately
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determined not to agree with other people’s wishes or accept their suggestions
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