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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