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marginal
of secondary or minor importance; not central.
malcontents
a person who is dissatisfied and rebellious
mediated
intervene between people in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation
median
denoting or relating to a value or quantity lying at the midpoint of a frequency distribution of observed values or quantities, such that there is an equal probability of falling above or below it
mandate
give (someone) authority to act in a certain way
malady
a disease or ailment
malevolent
having or showing a wish to do evil to others
malignant
deadly
manifesto
a public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party or candidate
merger
a combination of two things, especially companies, into one
mercenaries
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army
martyr
a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs
meander
wander at random
melee
a confused fight, skirmish, or scuffle
menagerie
a collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition
marauders
a person who marauds; a raider
maladjusted
failing or unable to cope with the demands of a normal social environment
maritime
connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity
mediocre
of only moderate quality; not very good
meticulous
showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
narcissism
excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's physical appearance.
nautical
of or concerning sailors or navigation; maritime.
nefarious
(typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.
negate
nullify; make ineffective
nemesis
a long-standing rival; an archenemy.
neophyte
a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.
nepotism
the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.
neurotic
abnormally sensitive, obsessive, or anxious.
nihilism
the rejection of all religious and moral principles, in the belief that life is meaningless.
nirvana
a state of perfect happiness; an ideal or idyllic place.
nocturnal
done, occurring, or active at night.
nomad
a person who does not stay long in the same place; a wanderer.
nomenclature
a set or system of names or terms
nonpartisan
not biased or partisan, especially toward any particular political group.
nostalgia
a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations
objective
not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.
obliterate
destroy utterly; wipe out
obscure
not discovered or known about; uncertain
obsolete
no longer produced or used; out of date
obtrusive
noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome or intrusive way
obtuse
annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand
octave
a series of eight notes occupying the interval between (and including) two notes, one having twice or half the frequency of vibration of the other
ogle
stare at in a lecherous manner
ominous
giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious
omnipotent
(of a deity) having unlimited power; able to do anything
omnivorous
feeding on food of both plant and animal origin.
oncology
the study and treatment of tumors
opportunist
a person who exploits circumstances to gain immediate advantage rather than being guided by consistent principles or plans
optimum
most conducive to a favorable outcome; best
opaque
not able to be seen through; not transparent
Panorama
an unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer
Palpable
(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible
Pacify
quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of
Parable
a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels
Paramount
more important than anything else
Pandemic
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease over a whole country or the world at a particular time.
Parody
an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.
Palatable
(of food or drink) pleasant to taste
Palatial
resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid
Passe
no longer fashionable; out of date
Panacea
a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases
paradox
a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.
pariah
an outcast
Panache
flamboyant confidence of style or manner
paltry
(of an amount) small or meager
quail
feel or show fear or apprehension
quaint
attractively unusual or old-fashioned
quandary
a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation
quarantine
a state, period, or place of isolation in which people or animals that may have been exposed to infectious disease are placed
quasi
seemingly; apparently but not really
quell
put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.
querulous
complaining in a petulant or whining manner.
query
a question, especially one addressed to an official or organization.
queue
a line or sequence of people or vehicles awaiting their turn to be attended to or to proceed.
Quid pro quo
a favor or advantage granted or expected in return for something.
quiescent
in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy
quip
a witty remark
quirk
a peculiar behavioral habit.
quixotic
exceedingly idealistic
quintessential
representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class
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