strizhak vocab 3
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- venerable
- calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
- edifice
- building, large or massive structure
- anathema
- someone or something intensely disliked or loathed —usually used as a predicate nominative
- mien
- air or bearing especially as expressive of attitude or personality
- remonstrance
- an earnest presentation of reasons for opposition or grievance ; especially : a document formally stating such points
- phantasmagoria
- an exhibition of optical effects and illusions
- augur
- an official diviner of ancient rome
- ignominy
- deep personal humiliation and disgrace
- succor
- relief, aid, help
- contumely
- harsh language or treatment arising from haughtiness and contempt
- evanescent
- tending to vanish like vapor
- physiognomy
- the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
- peremptory
- putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay ; specifically : not providing an opportunity to show cause why one should not comply
- manisfest
- readily perceived by the senses and especially by the sight
- heterodox
- contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion