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to embody
[Verb]
to express a particular characterization or a thing as a person
Ex: The historical figure is often portrayed to embody the ideals of justice and equality .
inhospitable
[Adjective]
providing an environment where life or growth is difficult or impossible
Ex: The area 's inhospitable soil could n't support the crops they tried to plant .
inhuman
[Adjective]
lacking compassion, empathy, or decency, often being cruel or brutal
Ex: His inhuman disregard for the suffering of animals led to calls for stricter animal welfare laws .
to ingratiate
[Verb]
to bring oneself into favor with someone by trying to please them
Ex: He was accused of trying to ingratiate himself into the family to gain access to their wealth .
privation
[noun]
the act of denying someone access to basic needs such as food, money, or rights
Ex: The blockade caused privation of vital supplies .
chaste
[Adjective]
free from sexual content
Ex: His compliments were sincere and chaste, never suggestive .
to chastise
[Verb]
to severely criticize, often with the intention of correcting someone's behavior or actions
Ex: The supervisor had to chastise the team members for failing to follow safety protocols in the workplace .
herbivorous
[Adjective]
(of an animal) solely feeding on plants
Ex: Caterpillars are herbivorous larvae that feed on the leaves of plants before metamorphosing into butterflies or moths .
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