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- -->>:affront::a deliberate offense
- -->>:antipodes::parts of the Earth that are diametrically opposite
- -->>:bedlam::a place or scene of noisy confusion
- -->>:cataclysm::momentous and violent event marked by overwhelming upheaval
- -->>:conviction::a firm belief; a pronouncing of guilt
- -->>:diocese::the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
- -->>:epitome::a typical or ideal example
- -->>:gorgon::a terrifyingly ugly woman; a monster in mythology
- -->>:iconoclast::one who destroys religious images or opposes their veneration
- -->>:jargon::confused unintelligible language
- -->>:litany::a resonant or repetitive recital or chant
- -->>:misanthrope::one who hates or distrusts mankind
- -->>:oblation::something offered in worship or devotion
- -->>:patriarch::a man who is father or founder; oldest member or representative of a group
- -->>:pseudonym::a fictitious name; a pen name
- -->>:regicide::the killing of a king or sovereign
- -->>:serenity::the quality or state of total calm
- -->>:temerity::foolish boldness; rashness of action
- -->>:vanguard::the advance guard of an army; those in the forefront of any movement
- -->>:zeal::eagerness and ardent interest in the pursuit of something