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holocaust
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a great or complete destruction of life
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embroil
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to draw into a conflict or fight
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anachronism
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something or someone existing outside of its proper time
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denigrate
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to attack the reputation of; to speak ill of
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humane
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kind; compassionate
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effusive
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emotionally excessive; overly demonstrative
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defunct
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no longer in existence
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lackey
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a slavish follower
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envisage
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to form a mental picture
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lament
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to mourn
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gape
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to stare with an open mouth
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impertinent
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rude and disrespectful
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nemesis
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someone or something a person cannot conquer or achieve; a hated enemy
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lethal
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deadly; fatal
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haughty
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arrogant; proud
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