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hermit
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one that retires from society and lives in solitude especially for religious reasons
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stray
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a domestic animal that is wandering at large or is lost
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raucous
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disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
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deluge
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an overflowing of the land by water
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converge
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to tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet
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dilapidated
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decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
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escapade
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a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
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rehabilitate
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to restore to a former capacity
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secluded
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screened or hidden from view : sequestered
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quest
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a jury of inquest : investigation
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delude
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to mislead the mind or judgment of
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ludicrous
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amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
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fiasco
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a complete failure
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vex
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to bring trouble, distress, or agitation
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humble
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not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
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blunder
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to move unsteadily or confusedly
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mock
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to treat with contempt or ridicule
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strenuous
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vigorously active : energetic
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masquerade
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a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes
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condemn
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to declare to be reprehensible, wrong, or evil usually after weighing evidence and without reservation
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haughty
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blatantly and disdainfully proud
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relish
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characteristic flavor; especially : pleasing or zestful flavor
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baffle
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to defeat or check (as a person) by confusing or puzzling
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despicable
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deserving to be despised : so worthless or obnoxious as to rouse moral indignation
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commotion
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a condition of civil unrest or insurrection
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