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ELYSIUM

the abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology

The meaning of the word elysium is the abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology.

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importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
discloseto make known or public
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
graduatedmarked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host