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wizened

dry, shrunken, or wrinkled with age

vilify

to speak or write about in an abusively disparagingly way

turgid

swollen or distended

torpid

lethargic, dormant

somnolent

sleepy; drowsy

sacrosanct

something that should not be criticized; holy

portent

a sign or warning that something is going to happen

invective

insulting, abusive, or highly critical language

iniquity

wickedness or sin

fetid

smelling extremely foul or unpleasant