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austere severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; devoid of luxury

or excessive ornamentation

reverie a state of daydreaming or deep thought; a pleasant, absorbed state
of mind

pallet a narrow, hard bed or mattress, typically made of straw or a
similar material

dispelled to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear or go away; to remove
or disperse

impulsive acting or done without forethought or careful consideration;
spontaneous

appalled filled with horror, shock, or dismay; greatly disturbed or horrified

ardor intense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm; fervor

entranced filled with wonder or delight to the point of being captivated or
absorbed

exonerated officially declared not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; absolved
of blame or responsibility

yeoman a diligent, dependable worker or servant; someone who performs
their duties with skill and dedication

magnanimously in a generous and forgiving manner; showing nobility of spirit.
fortnight a period of two weeks

unconditional without any conditions or limitations; absolute and complete

opulence great wealth or luxuriousness; a display of affluence and abundance

escutcheon a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms

ornamentation the act or process of decorating or embellishing something, often
with elaborate details

heraldry the system of designing and displaying coats of arms and other

armorial bearings

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