guck

ameliorate

to make better or more tolerable

aplomb

self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation.

bombastic

(adj.) pompous or overblown in language; full of high-sounding words intended to conceal a lack of ideas (GYATT)

callow

(adj.) without experience; immature, not fully developed; lacking sophistication and poise; without feathers

drivel (n)

Saliva or mucus flowing from the mouth or nose; foolish, aimless talk or thinking; nonsense

drivel (v)

To let saliva flow from the mouth; to utter nonsense or childish twaddle; to waste or fritter away foolishly

epitome

a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.

exhort

(v.) to urge strongly, advise earnestly

infringe

to violate, trespass, go beyond recognized bounds

ingratiate

bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them.

ex officio

(adj., adv.) by virtue of holding a certain office

interloper

one who moves in where he or she is not wanted or has no right to be, an intruder

intrinsic

belonging naturally; essential

inveigh

(v.) to make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval

lassitude

(n.) weariness of body or mind, lack of energy

millemium

1000 years

occult

supernatural, mystical, or magical beliefs, practices, or phenomena.

permeate

(v.) to spread through, penetrate, soak through

precipitate

cause (an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.

stringent

(adj.) strict, severe; rigorously or urgently binding or compelling; sharp or bitter to the taste

surmise

(v.) to think or believe without certain supporting evidence; to conjecture or guess; (n.) likely idea that lacks definite proof