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(adj.) 1. (of a light, color, or illuminated object) not shining brightly or clearly. 2. not clearly recalled or formulated in the mind. (v.) make or become less bright or distinct.
dim
(v.) say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation. (n.) a barely audible utterance, especially one expressing dissatisfaction or irritation.
mutter
(adj.) savagely violent.
brutal
(adj.) free from an obligation or liability imposed on others. (v.) free (a person or organization) from an obligation or liability imposed on others. (n.) a person who is exempt from something, especially the payment of tax.
exempt
(adj.) (especially of a room or building) having ample space.
spacious
(v.) make or become less.
diminish
(n.) consternation and distress, typically that caused by something unexpected. (v.) cause (someone) to feel consternation and distress.
dismay
(adj.) 1. sudden and unexpected. 2. brief to the point of rudeness; curt.
abrupt
(v.) prevent (something or someone) from moving or operating as normal.
immobilize
(n.) 1. a small house at the gates of a park or in the grounds of a large house, occupied by a gatekeeper, gardener, or other employee. 2. a branch or meeting place of an organization such as the Freemasons. (v.) 1. present (a complaint, appeal, claim, etc.) formally to the proper authorities. 2. make or become firmly fixed or embedded in a particular place.
lodge
(adj.) standing out so as to be clearly visible.
conspicuous
(v.) torment (someone) physically or mentally.
excruciate
(n.) an act or action of admonishing; authoritative counsel or warning.
admonition
(adj.) making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling.
exhilarating
(adj.) not certain or fixed; provisional.
tentative
(adj.) giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.
ominous
(n.) 1. the action or process of transmitting something, or the state of being transmitted. 2. the mechanism by which power is transmitted from an engine to the wheels of a motor vehicle.
transmission
(n.) severe mental or physical pain or suffering. (v.) be extremely distressed about something.
anguish
(n.) a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.
torrent
(adj.) 1. no longer produced or used; out of date. 2. (of a part or characteristic of an organism) less developed than formerly or in a related species; rudimentary; vestigial. (v.) cause (a product or idea) to be or become obsolete by replacing it with something new.
obsolete