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Atone
make amends for
Cleft
split or divide
Affluent
having an abundance of money or possessions of value
Modest
limited in size or scope
Unscrupulous
- without principles
Render
cause to become
Oscillate
move or swing from side to side regularly
Reverie
absentminded dreaming when awake
Atrophy
- undergo weakening or degeneration as through lack of use
Sallow
unhealthy looking
Disdain
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
Garrulous -
full of trivial conversation
Affliction
a cause of great suffering and distress
Wayward
difficult to manage or keep in order
Glaring
extremely obvious or conspicuous
Furtive
secretive and sly
Exhilarating
thrilling
Aloofness
a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner
Squall
utter a sudden loud cry
Bleak
offering little help