Series 38+37

hallowed

Very respected and praised because of great importance or great age.

illusory

Not real, although seeming to be.

plethora

A very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want, or can deal with.

refute

To say or prove that a person, statement, opinion, wrong or false.

scrupulous

Extremely careful to do what is right or moral. Doing everything correctly and exact

axiom

A statement or principle that is generally accepted to be true.

implausible

Difficult to believe, or unlikely.

malleable

Easily influenced, trained, or controlled.

judicious

Having or showing reason and good judgment in making decisions.

lethargy

Having little energy, feeling unwilling and unable to do anything.

ratify

To vote on a decision or sign a written agreement to make it official.

terse

Using few words, usually rude

stymie

To prevent someone from achieving a goal or doing something that had been planned

venal

Prepared to do things that are not honest or moral in return for money.

hyperbole

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flagrant

Shocking because of being so obvious.

provisional

For the present time but likely to change.

altruism

Willingness to do things that bring advantages to others, even if it results in disadvantage for you

clandestine

Planned or done in secret, especially describing something that is not officially allowed

painstaking

Extremely careful and correct, and involving a lot of effort.

intermittent

Not happening regularly or continuously; stopping and starting repeatedly or with periods in between.

antiquated

Old-fashioned or unsuitable for modern society.

figurative

Used not with their basic meaning but with a more imaginative meaning, in order to create a special effect.

dissipate

To disappear gradually, or to cause something to disappear gradually.

cursory

Quick and probably not detailed.

inexorable

Continuing without any possibility of being stopped.

paucity

The condition of having very little or not enough of something.

reticent

Unwilling to speak about your thoughts or feelings.

misnomer

A name that does not suit what it refers to, or the use of such a name.

ostentatious

Too obviously showing your money, possessions, or power, in an attempt to make other people notice and admire

undaunted

Still determined and enthusiastic, despite problems or no success.

pragmatic

Based on practical judgments rather than principles.

antagonistic

Expressing strong dislike or opposition.

curtail

To stop something before it is finished, or to reduce or limit something

fanaticism

Extreme beliefs that may lead to unreasonable or violent behaviour.

mandate

to give official permission for something to happen

proscribe

to not allow something