accede: assent or agree to a demand, request, or treaty.
brandish: wave or flourish (something, esp. a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.
comprise: consist of; be made up of.
deft: neatly skillful and quick in one's movements.
destitute: without the basic necessities of life.
explicit: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
extirpate: root out and destroy completely.
inopportune: occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time.
ironic: using or characterized by irony.
musty: having a stale, moldy, or damp smell.
officious: assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, esp. with regard to petty or trivial matters.
ominous: giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.
pinnacle: a high, pointed piece of rock.
premeditated: think out or plan (an action, esp. a crime) beforehand.
rampant: flourishing or spreading unchecked.
solace: comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.
stately: having a dignified, unhurried, and grand manner; majestic in manner and appearance.
supple: bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible.
suppress: forcibly put an end to.
venal: showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery.
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