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Knell

1. the sound of a bell ringing slowly (usually associated with death) 2. a sound or sign announcing a death of a person or the end or failure of something

Royal Ghost

Royal Ghost

@royalghost.bsky.social

Ugh I was reading Vinland Saga on bato but it seems to finally have finished its long death knell and now all I can find are bad scans 😭

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Obstinate

to be stubborn; refusing to change one's opinion, idea or course of action

MobiQuotes

MobiQuotes

@mobiquotes.bsky.social

Obstinate, headstrong girl!

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Foment

to instigate or stir up (usually something undesirable); provoke; agitate; fan the flames

Truthdig

Truthdig

@truthdig.com

Across the U.S., U.K., Europe and Canada, Donald Trump and his allies worked tirelessly to supercharge climate denial, boost fossil fuels and foment political chaos.

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Belie

when an appearance fails to give the true notion of something; contradict; be at odds with

Stanzas in Meditation

Stanzas in Meditation

@inmeditation.bsky.social

Make it that they will not belie　　　(ii.XVII.3)

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Elegy

a poem of serious reflection; a lament for the dead (ex. a poem that is read for the dead); lament; requiem; dirge

@savefrogs2.bsky.social

The REAL elegy
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/12/29/beth-macy-the-bestselling-author-of-dopesick-is-running-for-congress-is-she-the-liberal-jd-vance-00703039

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Puerile

childishly silly or trivial; immature; infantile; babyish

Floon

Floon

@hteasley.bsky.social

I hate reading the news and being reminded how completely stupid #Trump is. Leaders the world over have to pretend he has thoughts worth expressing, and nod politely as he vomits the most puerile nonsense.

Just sucks.

#Politics #GOP

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Potentate

A person who has great power (ex. king, ruler, dictator)

The Serious

The Serious

@lhommedauphin.bsky.social

the ‘shadowy’ power behind the throne moderately implies that the real potentate is usually half-seen, it’s not the ‘dark’ or ‘invisible’ power behind the throne

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Livid

incredibly angry; enraged; infuriated; outraged

🇨🇦 Allan

🇨🇦 Allan

@northernboomer.bsky.social

Just heard this comment on a pod.

Black people are told to move on from over 250 years of slavery, while white people remain absolutely livid about having to wear a mask (for a few weeks) five years ago!

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Beguile

charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way

Improbable Maps

Improbable Maps

@improbablemaps.bsky.social

The map's form: photograph
It shows: names
Its purpose: to beguile

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Transgression

act that goes against a law or rule; offense; crime; sin

worldbytenews.bsky.social

worldbytenews.bsky.social

@worldbytenews.bsky.social

Bad Bunny Lays Hands on Museum Exhibit, Prompting Official Scolding

Music superstar Bad Bunny is in a bit of hot water after putting his paws on a protected museum exhibit in Mexico on a recent visit … and he even posted pics of his transgression. Now that Bad Bunny's done with his ongoing…

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