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fathom

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verb

understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought.

"he couldn't fathom why she was being so anxious"

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thwart

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verb

1. prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.

   "he never did anything to thwart his father"

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cacophony

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noun

harsh or jarring sound

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sanctuary

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noun

a place of refuge or safety

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baffle

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verb

1. 1.

   totally bewilder or perplex.

   "an unexplained occurrence that baffled everyone"