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austerity – n. a simple and plain qualit

bratwurst – n. a type of fine German pork sausage that is typically fried or grilled.

descendant – n. someone who is related to a person or group of people who lived in the past

excess – n. an amount that is more than the usual or necessary amount

festival – n. a special time or event when people gather to celebrate something

gorge – v. to eat large amounts of food

identity – n. the qualities, beliefs, etc., that make a particular person or group different from others

isolation – n. the state of being in a place or situation that is separate from others : the condition of being isolated

lampion – n. a small lamp

mask – n. a covering for your face or for part of your face

midnight - n. 12 o'clock at night

remote – adj. far away

sauerbraten – n. a dish of German origin consisting of beef that is marinated in vinegar with peppercorns, onions, and other seasonings before cooking.

winding - adj. following a series of curves and turns