to desist
[verb]
to stop doing something, particularly in response to a request, command, or understanding that it should be discontinued
castigation
[noun]
the act of harshly criticizing or reprimanding someone for their actions or behavior
oath
[noun]
a serious promise or statement made by someone to tell the truth, often with the belief that breaking the promise will have serious consequences
to awaken
[verb]
to cause someone to become aware of something, often by providing new information or insights
farewell
[noun]
a word or phrase used to bid goodbye to someone when parting, typically conveying good wishes
to enfold
[verb]
to wrap or enclose someone or something within arms, wings, or a covering
tempest
[noun]
a strong and violent storm characterized by high winds, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning
valiant
[adjective]
showing courage, bravery, or determination in the face of danger or adversity
to befall
[verb]
to happen or occur to someone or something, typically as an unfortunate or unexpected event
slum
[noun]
(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition
tenement
[noun]
a large building consisting of several apartments, particularly in a poor neighborhood
to congest
[verb]
to block a passage or space, typically causing a hindrance or obstruction to the normal flow of something
thoroughfare
[noun]
a road, street, or passage that provides a direct route or passage for vehicles, pedestrians, or both
building site
[noun]
an area where construction activities take place, involving the creation or renovation of structures
infrastructure
[noun]
the basic physical structures and systems that support and enable the functioning of a society or organization, such as roads and bridges
sewage system
[noun]
a system of pipes and facilities that collect and process dirty water and waste from buildings and house
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