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sordid : involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt

craw : annoyed by something unpleasant but forced to accept it; to disturb the peace of mind of someone especially repeated disagreeable acts

chignon : a knot or coil of hair arranged on the back of a woman’s head

lassitude : a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy

harangued : a lengthy and aggressive speech; lecture (someone) at length in an aggressive and critical manner

yokel : an uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside

behemoth : a huge or monstrous creature; something enormous, especially a big and powerful corporation