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05. acquiescent means willing to accept something without protest or resistance
09. unease means a feeling of discomfort or anxiety
08. palpable means able to be felt or touched
06. gossamer means something light, delicate, and filmy
04. malevolent means having or showing a desire to harm others
07. glowed means emitted a soft light
02. arcane means mysterious or understood by few people
10. harboring means keeping or hiding something in a secretive or illegal way
03. surreptitious means secret or done in a way that avoids notice
01. thrilled means very excited or happy
[pompous] means having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
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03. predicament means a difficult or unpleasant situation
08. explicate means to explain or clarify something in detail
06. indebted means feeling grateful or obligated to someone for their help
12. juxtaposition means the act of placing two things together for comparison or contrast
11. necessitated means made necessary or required
01. stumped means puzzled or unable to find a solution
05. astounded means greatly surprised or amazed
10. equanimity means calmness and composure, especially in difficult situations
02. apprehensive means anxious or fearful about the future
07. concealing means hiding or keeping something secret
09. ceases means stops or comes to an end
04. obscurity means something that is not well-known or understood
[supercilious] means showing arrogant superiority
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07. sneered means smiled or laughed scornfully or mockingly
10. struck means hit or attacked
01. triumph means a great victory or achievement
09. bellowed means shouted loudly and deeply
02. waylaid means stopped or attacked unexpectedly
03. veils means pieces of fabric used to cover the face or head
06. foolhardy means recklessly bold or rash
08. assured means confident or certain
04. redolent means having a strong smell or suggesting a particular quality
11. vanquished means defeated completely in a battle or competition.
05. intimidation means the act of making someone feel scared or threatened
[diaphanous] means translucent or transparent
[expeditiously] means quickly and efficiently
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08. persisted means continued to work towards a goal despite obstacles or challenges
03. rival means opponent or competitor
10. demeanor means behavior or attitude
07. procure means obtain or acquire
01. commended means praised or congratulated
05. adversary means enemy or opponent
04. erudition means knowledge or intelligence
02. gallantry means bravery or courage
11. injustice means unfairness or lack of justice
12. manifest means to show or demonstrate clearly
09. content means satisfied or happy
06. accomplished means achieved or completed successfully
[subduing] means overcoming or defeating
