avarice (n) insatiable greed for riches; miserly desire to gain and hoard wealth
calumnies (n) a false or malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something
contentious (adj) tending to strife or argument; quarrelsome
dullard (n) a stupid, insensitive person
exonerate (v) to clear, as of an accusation; free from guilt or blame
fain (adv) gladly; willingly
homily (n) an admonitory or moralizing discourse
myopia (n) lack of foresight or discernment; obtuseness
nepotism (n) patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship, as in business and politics
quietude (n) the state of being quiet
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