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penitent

feeling regret

hypocrisy

the pretense of having virtues or beliefs that one does not really have

dispatch

to send off promptly; n. efficient speed; a message, esp. official or from a journalist

kudos

glory; fame

jeremiad

an elaborate and lengthy tale of sadness

impetuous

characterized by sudden emotion, energy, etc.; impulsive and passionate

haven

a safe place

devour

to eat up greedily

fiat

an authoritative order; an arbitrary decree

persevere

to remain constant despite obstacles

camaraderie

loyalty; a warm, friendly feeling among members of a group

innuendo

an indirect suggestion about someone or something, esp. of a negative nature

fulcrum

the point on which a lever pivots; a crucial point or agent

hirsute

having excessive body hair

reproach

to express disapproval for a fault, usu. out of a sense of disappointment

cherish

to hold in great affection

narcissistic

excessively interested in one's own appearance, comfort, importance, etc.

martyr

one who chooses to die rather than to give up religious beliefs, or who suffers greatly to further a cause

venal

capable of being bribed or corrupted

cornucopia

an abundance

oppugn

to oppose with argument; to contradict or call into question

congenial

suited to one's needs or nature; friendly; sympathetic

prescribe

to set down as a rule

patina

thin greenish layer that forms on copper as a result of corrosion; the sheen on any surface produced by age or use

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