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hermetically
so tightly or perfectly fitting as to exclude the passage of air
pious
devoutly religious
abyss
a chasm or gorge so deep or vast that its extent is not visible
pestilential
likely to cause a contagious disease or to be infected with one
barometer
something that indicates an atmosphere or mood
abominable
extremely repugnant or offensive
anguish
extreme anxiety or emotional torment
monotonous
uninteresting or boring as a result of being repetitive and unvaried
bewildered
extremely confused
invalids
people unable to care for themselves due to weakness or illness