Wordly Wise #4
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- hapless
- adj., marked by the absence of good luck, unfortunate
- edifice
- noun, a large imposing structure or building; a complex structure or system built up over time as if it were a real building
- composure
- noun, calmness of mind or bearing, self control
- autonomy
- noun, the quality or state of being self-governing, independence
- indoctrinate
- verb, to teach or train in the fundamentals
- circumspect
- adj., caustious and prudent, heedful of consequences
- thrall
- noun, a loss of one's ability to act freely, slavery or bondage
- environs
- noun, the area adjoining or surrounding a place
- incognito
- adj., or adv., with one's identity concealed, unrecognized
- reverie
- noun, the condition of being lost in thought, a day dream
- mausoleum
- noun, a large and impressive tomb
- ensconce
- verb, to settle or place securely or snugly
- pillage
- verb, to rob and plunder
- heinous
- adj., shokingly evil or wicked
- interim
- noun, an interval of time between events; adj., taking place between events, temporary