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Abyss
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(n.) a deep or bottomless pit
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Befall
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(v.) to happen, occur; to happen to
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Crucial
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(adj.) of supreme importance, decisive, critical
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Dregs
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(pl. n.) the last remaining part; the part of least worth
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Embody
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(v.) to give form to; to incorporate, include; to personify
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Exasperate
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(v.) to irritate, annoy, or anger
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Fiasco
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(n.) the complete collapse or failure of a project
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Garnish
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(v.) to adorn or decorate, especially food; (n.) an ornament or decoration, especially for food
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Heritage
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(n.) an inheritance; a birthright
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Inert
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(adj.) lifeless, unable to move or act; slow, inactive
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Mercenary
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(adj.) acting or working for self-gain only; (n.) a hired soldier
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Negligent
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(adj.) marked by carelessness or indifference; failing to do what should be done
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Oblivion
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(n.) forgetfulness, disregard; a state of being forgotten
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Opus
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(n.) an impressive piece of work (especially a musical composition or other work of art)
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Pallid
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(adj.) pale, lacking color; weak and lifeless
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