noun the mass killing of people; slaughter.World War II brought carnage and mass destruction. See the full entry
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immobile
adjective 1. not capable of being physically moved. 2. standing or holding still; not moving; motionless.The dog was immobile, and I feared it was dead. See the full entry
benevolent
adjective desiring to do good for others; generous.Thanks to many benevolent people, our fund-raiser has been a success.The heiress was especially benevolent toward orphan children. See the full entry
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repugnant
adjective 1. extremely distasteful to one’s senses or principles; disgusting.The idea of slavery was repugnant to abolitionists. 2. in direct opposition; contrary. See the full entry