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quell vt., subdue. Has the army’s offensive maneuver quelled the enemy attack?

ce • les • tial adj., heavenly, divine. The painting depicts a celestial scene filled with cherubs and angels.

in • dig • na • tion n., anger, scorn. Customer-relations representatives are often the target of customers’ indignation.

dis • dain • ful adj., proud, aloof. Her sarcastic tone revealed her disdainful attitude toward the idea.