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au·gu·ry
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1. divination: the art, activity, prophecies, or pronouncements of an augur, soothsayer, or diviner
2. portent or omen: an indication of what will happen in the future |
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be·wil·dered
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confused: extremely confused |
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cit·a·del
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1. fortress: a fortress or strongly fortified building in or near a city, used as a place of refuge
2. defender: a strong defender of a particular way of life or principle |
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de·crep·it
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1. old and in poor condition: in poor condition, especially old, overused, or not working efficiently
2. not young or strong: with strength lessened by the effects of age (archaic or humorous) |
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de·file
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1. corrupt something: to corrupt or ruin something (formal)
2. damage reputation: to damage somebody’s reputation or good name
3. destroy sanctity of something: to make a holy or sacred thing or place no longer fit for ceremonial use
4. pollute something: to make something dirty or polluted (formal)
5. deprive woman of virginity: to be the first man to have sexual intercourse with a woman, usually outside marriage (archaic) |
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div·i·na·tion
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1. seeking knowledge by supernatural means: the methods or practice of attempting to foretell the future or discovering the unknown through omens, oracles, or supernatural powers
2. prophecy: a prophecy or prediction
3. premonition: a premonition or feeling of foreboding about something that is going to happen |
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e·dict
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1. decree: a formal proclamation, especially one issued by a government, ruler, or other authority
2. authoritative command: a formal or authoritative command |
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lam·en·ta·tion
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expression of woe: an act or expression of grief or sorrow |
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pal·lid
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1. pale: having an unhealthily pale complexion
2. lackluster: lacking color, spirit, or intensity |
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pes·ti·lence
1. MED epidemic of disease: an epidemic of a highly contagious or infectious disease such as bubonic plague
2. MED disease: a serious infectious disease
3. something evil: a malevolent belief, influence, or presence |
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pyre
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pile of burning material: a pile of burning material, especially a pile of wood on which a dead body is ceremonially cremated |
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reg·i·cide
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1. murder of king: the killing of a king
2. king killer: somebody who kills a king |
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riv·en
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torn apart: torn apart (literary)
a political party riven by dissent |
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sup·pli·ant
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entreating: expressing a humble but heart-felt appeal to somebody who has the power to grant a request (formal) |
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