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chasm - abyss; very deep crack
effluvium - noxious(harmful) smell
botch - mismanage; blow
lubricate - apply a lubricant to; N. lubricant: substance that reduces friction
spate - sudden flood or rush; Ex. spate of accidents
rustic - pertaining to country people; unsophisticated; simple; crude; uncouth; (of furniture) rough with the bark left on; N. rural person; rustic person
manumit - emancipate; free from slavery or bondage
gale - windstorm; gust of wind; emotional outburst (laughters, tears); Ex. gale of laughter
perceptive - insightful; showing a good ability at perceiving and understanding; aware; wise; of perception
foreshadow - give an indication beforehand; be a sign of (what is coming); portend; prefigure