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SECESSION

withdrawal into privacy or solitude : retirement

The meaning of the word secession is withdrawal into privacy or solitude : retirement.

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eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
rubblebroken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
expeditiousmarked by or acting with prompt efficiency
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gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
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