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1
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Epoch

A

era; a remarkable period of history

2
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Incredulity

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a state of doubt; being unable or unwilling to believe something is true or real

3
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sublime

A

gorgeous; of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe

4
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tumbril

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an open cart, in particular one used to convey condemned prisoners to the guillotine before and during the French Revolution.

5
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capitulated

A

surrendered

6
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alienated

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estranged; outcast

7
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stolid

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impassive, unemotional

8
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squalid

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dirty, wretched

9
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intangible

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elusive, vague

10
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sagacity

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wisdom, shrewdness

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efficacy

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effectiveness, ability to achieve results

12
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deference

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respect, submission to the opinion or judgement of others

13
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demeanor

A

deportment, manner, bearing

14
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infamous

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notorious; well known for some bad quality or deed

15
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congenial

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agreeable

16
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talisman

A

magic charm

17
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felicitous

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suitable; agreeable; pleasing

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obstinate

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stubborn

19
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perpetuate

A

prolong

20
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ostentatious

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showy

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crestfallen

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dejected, dispirited, depressed

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transitory

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brief, fleeting

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infallible

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unerring; incapable of making mistakes

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shroud

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grave cloth, cover

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palpable

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obvious, easily perceived, tangible