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crapulous
[krap-yuh-luhs]
given to or characterized by gross excess in drinking or eating

engender
[en-jen-der]
to produce, cause, or give rise to

malapropism
[mal-uh-prop-iz-uhm]
an act or habit of misusing words ridiculously, especially by the confusion of words that are similar in sound

standoffish
[stand-aw-fish]
somewhat aloof or reserved; cold and unfriendly

chasm
[kaz-uhm]
a yawning fissure or deep cleft in the earth's surface; gorge

alabaster
[al-uh-bas-ter]
a finely granular variety of gypsum, often white and translucent, used for ornamental objects or work, such as lamp bases, figurines, etc.

hurtle
[hur-tl]
to rush violently; move with great speed

prostrate
[pros-treyt ]
to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration

exacerbation
[ig-zas-er-bey-shuhn]
the act of making a negative situation feel worse than it is

spellbinding
[spel-bahynd-ing]
holding one's attention completely as though by magic; fascinating

anaphora
[uh-naf-er-uh]
the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses

peregrinate
[per-i-gruh-neyt]
to travel or journey, especially to walk on foot

perdure
[per-door]
remain in existence throughout a substantial period of time; endure

abjure
[ab-joor, ab-jur]
solemnly renounce

chthonian
[thoh-nee-uhn]
of Classical Mythology, relating to the deities, spirits, and other dwellings under the earth

relegate
[rel-i-geyt]
to send or consign to an inferior position, place, or condition