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The above were about the first
items of the Deacon's conduct which struck me with peculiar disgust.

Word:

utter

Question:

What aspects of the Deacon's behavior initially inspired such a strong feeling of repulsion?

Answer (optional):

The Deacon's behavior that initially inspired a strong feeling of repulsion was his inhumane treatment of the slaves. This specifically included flogging a slave woman and then forcing the writer to wash her wounds with strong salt brine, an act that the author found revolting to their feelings. The fact that this behavior was meant to be an example for the writer to follow also disgusts them.