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mangy

in poor condition

cavernous

having a vast, dark depth

bait

attraction, temptation

glee

pleasure

circumvent

overcome a difficulty

scurry

to run very quickly

allay

to calm down

obscenity

inappropriate manner

abhorrent

provoking disgust

pristine

original

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