"Scythe" - Vocabulary Terms (vol. 2)

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malice

Desire to harm others

Antithesis

Direct opposite

homage

Honor or respect shown publicly

liability

a debt; something disadvantageous

rejuvenation

becoming young in nature or appearance

solace

comfort

mediocrity

commonplace or ordinary

perverse

contrary; stubborn

dubious

doubtful

resonate

echo, resound

catharsis

emotional release

stellar

excellent; outstanding

modest

humble

formidable

inspiring fear or respect

visceral

instinctive

guffawed

laughed loudly

endearing

lovable, adorable

unhinged

mentally unbalanced

abject

miserable, wretched

incredulous

not believing

opaque

not letting light through

obsolete

out of date

feigned

pretended

quarry

prey

enigmatic

puzzling

genuine

real

ostentatious

showy

enticing

tempting

Metallurgy

the science of working with metals

negotiating

to deal or bargain with another

beguile

to deceive

stipulate

to specify a condition

hideous

ugly

standoffish

unfriendly

opulence

wealth

venerable

worthy of respect


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