Words

all writings in prose or poetry, especially of an imaginative nature, without regard to their merit, distinguished from those of scientific writing, reporting of news, etc

event that causes a crisis

familiar with or well versed in literature (the classics)

distracted by anxiety

very anxious and troubled almost to the point of madness

tending toward the more formal, polished language of writing rather than that of everyday speech

self-examination

having to do with books or writing

disloyal and cowardly person

interpreting things according to their precise meaning

following the exact words or meaning of the original

authorized agent

authority to act for another

farewell or departure

having to do with letters of the alphabet

young and vulnerable

sensitive to the touch

anything that holds the parts of a whole together

the point farthest from the earth

main impact or shock (of an attack or blow)

characteristic frame of mind

group of persons joined in political intrigue

group of military ofﬁcers ruling a country after seizing power (by force)

preoccupation with physical comforts and things

excessive regard for worldly concerns (rather than spiritual matters)

causing insensitivity to pain

a pin that goes through the outer end of an axle to prevent the wheel from falling off

ﬁle of documents on a subject or person

permitting light to pass through freely

easily detected

light stroke as with a whip

extremely harmful or poisonous

of a feeling) hostile

the building in which the aforementioned is housed

move with a light quick blow

blow in heavy gusts

threaten emptily

speak in a noisy or bullying manner

a public or private institution in charge of such a collection

treacherous plot

secret plan against the law (by two or more people)

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