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oracle
a person (as a priestess of ancient Greece) through whom a deity is believed to speak
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trident
a 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (as Neptune)
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futile
serving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
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desolate
devoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
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humane
marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
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hewn
to give form or shape to with or as if with heavy cutting blows
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customary
commonly practiced, used, or observed
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excruciating
causing great pain or anguish
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flourish
to make bold and sweeping gestures
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crag
a steep rugged rock or cliff
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unappeased
not brought to a state of peace or quiet
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catastrophe
a momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
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