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gaping
To make an opening or gap in
fleeting
To move along rapidly and lightly
expanse
The extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
perceptible
Capable of being ___ by the mind or senses
charred
To burn to charcoal
monotonous
Tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
expeditions
A military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country (plural)
mutinous
Consisting of or characterized by or inciting to ___
dehydrated
To preserve by removing all water and liquids from
indulge
To give free rein to
vulnerable
Susceptible to attack
immune
A person who is ___ to a particular infection
reveling
To take delight in
concoction
Any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients
infiltrate
To cause to enter by penetrating the interstices
serpentine
Resembling a ___ in form
sustainable
Capable of being ___
tyranny
A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator
maelstrom
A powerful circular current of water
extinguish
To put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
revelation
The speech act of making something evident

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