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oblivion

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the state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening.

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laudatory

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(of speech or writing) expressing praise and commendation.

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apprehension

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anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

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passionate

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showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief.

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facile

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(especially of a theory or argument) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.

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syntax

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the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

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rhetoric

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the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

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solemn

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formal and dignified.

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grave

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a place of burial for a dead body, typically a hole dug in the ground and marked by a stone or mound.

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spurious

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not being what it purports to be; false or fake.

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oblige

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make (someone) legally or morally bound to an action or course of action.

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Macbeth

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Macbeth definition is - a Scottish general who is the protagonist of Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth.

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yokels

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an uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside.

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commingle

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mix; blend.

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arpeggio

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the notes of a chord played in succession, either ascending or descending.

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obstreperous

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noisy and difficult to control.

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retrenchment

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the reduction of costs or spending in response to economic difficulty.

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armaments

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military weapons and equipment.

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radical

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(especially of change or action) relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough.

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intemperance

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lack of moderation or restraint.