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::: malady - illness
::: gorge - stuff oneself (with food); glut; CF. gorgeous: dazzlingly beautiful
::: cataclysm - deluge; upheaval; earthquake; violent and sudden event or change
::: diverse - differing in some characteristics (from each other); various; N. diversity: variety; dissimilitude; lack of resemblance
::: supererogatory - superfluous; more than needed or demanded
::: extort - wring from; get money by threats, etc.; obtain by force or threats; CF. extortionate: exorbitant
::: sanctuary - place of refuge; shelter; shrine; holy place; Ex. The outlaw was granted sanctuary in the church.
::: rebuttal - refutation; response with contrary evidence; V. rebut: refute; disprove
::: profligate - wasteful (of money); dissipated; wildly immoral; dissolute; N: profligate person; N. profligacy
::: crestfallen - dejected; dispirited