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Justification

a reason, fact, circumstance, or explanation

Lackadaisical

without interest; listless; lethargic

Lugubrious

dramatically mournful, dismal, or gloomy

Malady

A disease, a disorder, or an ailment

Malicious

evil in nature or effect

Maritime

of or relating to the sea

Matron

a married woman or widow

Mettlesome

Full of mettle; spirited and plucky

Modify

To change in form or character; alter

Nonchalant

coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual

Ethical

pertaining to or dealing with morals; morally correct

Evade

To escape or avoid by cleverness or deceit

Exasperate

to irritate or provoke to a high degree; annoy extremely

Exemplary

worthy of imitation; commendable

Exhort

to urge, advise, or caution earnestly

Expedite

to make or be accomplished quickly

Extort

to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power

Facetious

treating serious issues with inappropriate humor; not meant to be taken seriously

Fallacy

a false or mistaken idea

Feign

to give a false appearance of

Assess

To estimate or determine the value of.

Axiom

A self-evident or universally recognized truth; a truism.

Bane

A source of harm or ruin.

Banter

Playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.

Beget

To produce or to cause an effect.

Bauble

A showy ornament of little value.

Bedlam

A scene of wild uproar or confusion.

Belie

To disguise or contradict.

Benefactor

A person that gives aid, especially financial aid.

Benevolent

Characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings.

ADEPT

Very skilled, able, or proficient.

CONCILIATORY

Attempting to regain goodwill through pleasantness; accommodating.

FOSTER

To promote the growth or development of; cultivate; nurture.

PROSAIC

Commonplace; dull; lacking in imagination.

DISPARITY

Lack of equality or similarity; difference.

IDIOSYNCRASY

A habit, mannerism, or characteristic that is peculiar to an individual.

LUCID

Clear; rational; sane; easily understood.

SUPERFLUOUS

More than sufficient; unnecessary or needless.

MAGNANIMOUS

Generous in forgiving; unselfish.

IRREVERENT

Showing lack of due respect; satirical.