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cloister

a tranquil, secluded place

philanthropy

love of humanity, especially as shown in donations to charitable and socially useful causes

entice

lure; persuade to do (something wrong); attract; tempt

misanthropy

someone who hates mankind

noisome

stinking; offensive; disgusting

coup

the violent overthrow of a government by a small group; a victorious accomplishment

languish

to become weak or feeble

oust

to force out of a position or place

hoard

to save and put away, especially secretly

mirage

unreal reflection; optical illusion


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