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scythe
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a took with a long, curved single-edged blade with a long handle, used for reaping or mowing
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repercussions
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an effect or result that is produced by an event or action
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abridged
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shortened in length
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ashen
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resembling or consisting of ashes
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unflappable
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persistently calm; not easily upset
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surly
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bad-tempered, unfriendly, rude, and somewhat threatening
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adamant
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very determined and not influenced by appeals to reconsider a position or decision
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resurgence
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a continuing after an interruption; a renewal
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predominantly
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having greatest importance, authority, or force; main or prevalent
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trodden
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past tense of tread (to walk on, over, or along)
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serpentine
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winding and twisting, with many bends and curves
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vigilance
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watchful
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antithesis
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opposition or contrast
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copious
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large in quantity or number
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wane
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to decrease in strength or intensity
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gored
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to pierce the flesh of a person or animal with horns or tusks
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resolute
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possessing determination and purposefulness
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charred
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to blacken something or become blackened by burning
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shemozzle
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a confused or muddled situation
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maniacal
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suggestive of insanity; characterized by excessive enthusiasm or excitement
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audacity
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fearless, daring; characteristic of being bold or insolent
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awry
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not keeping with plans or expectations
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futile
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having no useful result; pointless
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desolation
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the state of being desolate (utterly alone)
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