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alcove
a recessed space
diminish
lessen; to make smaller or less or to cause to appear so.
successor
a person who follows next in order
tentatively
uncertainly; hesitantly
torrent
overwhelming flow; a heavy, uncontrolled outpouring
obsolete
no longer in use
conveyance
the act of moving something from one location to another
admonition
cautionary advice or warning
assuage
to make milder or less severe; relieve; ease; to appease; satisy
distended
swollen; out of normal size or shape
contorted
to become twisted into a strained shape or expression
carnage
flesh of slain animals or men
immobilized
to restrict movement or use of
ecstatic
delightful and joyful beyond measure
permeated
spread or flowed throughout
exasperation
frustrated annoyance; extreme annoyance
expertise
expert skill or knowledge
luminous
radiating; shining; bright
imploring
begging urgently or piteously, as for aid or mercy
empowered
enabled; equip or supply with an ability
rueful
mournful; sorrowful
stealthily
quietly, cautiously and secretively intending to avoid notice
frazzled
worn-out; fatigued
emphatically
without question and beyond doubt; with emphasis; forcibly; in a striking manner or degree
exquisite
of special beauty or charm, or rare and appealing excellence
tantalizing
arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable
imperceptibly
very slightly, gradually
agonizing
extremely painful; accompanied by, filled with, or resulting in agony or distress
trudged
to have walked a long and tedious walk
lethargy
a state of sluggishness, inactivity, and apathy