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accede : to yield to
brandish : to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion
comprise : to include or contain
deft : skillful, nimble
destitute : deprived of the necessities of life
explicit : definite, clearly stated
extirpate : to tear up by the roots
inopportune : coming at a bad time
ironic : suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens
musty : stale, moldy
officious : excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority
ominous : unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen
pinnacle : a high peak or point
premeditated : considered beforehand, deliberately planned
rampant : growing without check, running wild
solace : comfort, relief
stately : dignified, majestic
supple : bending easily
suppress : to stop by force, put down
venal : open to or marked by bribery or corruption
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definite, clearly stated
dignified, majestic
to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion
growing without check, running wild
suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens
excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority