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Abominate
(Verb) to have an intense dislike or hatred for
Acculturation
(Noun) the modification of the social patterns or structure of one group or society by contact with those of another, result of adaptation
Adventitious
(Adjective) resulting from chance rather than from an insert cause or character, accidental
Ascribe
(Verb) to assign or refer to, attribute
Circuitous
)Adjective) roundabout, not direct, winding
Commiserate
(Verb) to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for
Enjoin
(Verb) to direct or order, to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way
Expedite
(Verb) to make easy, cause to profess faster, speed up
Expiate
(Verb) to make amends, make up for
Ferment
(Noun) a state of great excitement, agitation, turmoil
(Verb) to be in or work into such a state
Inadvertent
(Adjective) resulting from or marked by a lack of attention, unintentional
Nominal
(Adjective) existing in name only, not real, too small to be taken seriously
Noncommittal
(Adjective) not decisive or definite
Peculate
(Verb) to steal something that has been given into one’s trust, to take improperly
Proclivity
(Noun) a natural or habitual inclination or tendency, prosperity
Sangfroid
(Noun) composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstance
Seditious
(Adjective) resistant to lawful authority, having the purpose of overthrowing an established government
Tenuous
(Adjective) thin slender, not dense, lacking clarity or sharpness
Vitriolic
(Adjective) butter, sarcastic, highly caustic or biting
Wheedle
(Verb) to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end, sweet talk
Ameliorate (verb)
To improve, make better, amend
Aplomb ( noun)
Great self confidence and poise
Bombastic (adjective)
Pompous or overblown in language, full of high sounded words
Callow (adjective)
Without experience, immature
Drivel (noun)
Nonsense, foolish talk or thinking
Epitome (noun)
A person or thing that is a perfect example
exhort (verb)
To urge strongly, advise earnestly
Exofficio (adjective)
By virtue of holding a certain office
Infringe (verb)
To violate trespass, go beyond recognized bounds
Ingratiate ( verb)
To make oneself agreeable and gain favor of others
Interloper (noun)
One who moves in where they are not wanted
Intrinsic ( adjective)
Inherent , essential, belonging to someone by its very nature
Inveigh (verb)
To make a violent attack in words
Lassitude ( noun)
Weariness of body, lack of energy
Millenium (noun)
Period of 1000 years
Occult ( adjective
Secret, hidden from view,
Permeate (verb)
To spread through, soak through
Precipitate (verb)
to fall as moisture, to bring out suddenly
Stringent (adjective)
Strict, severe, stern
Surmise (verb)
To think or believe without certain supporting evidence.
Approbation (noun)
Expression of approval for favorable opinion
Assuage (verb)
To. Make easier or milder, to relive
Coalition (noun)
A combination for some specific purpose
Decadence (noun)
Decline, decay, deterioration, self indulgence
Elicit ( verb)
To draw forth , bring out from some source
Expostulate (verb)
To attempt to dissuade someone from some source
Hackneyed (adjective)
Lack of freshness or originality
Hiatus ( noun)
A gap, break, opening
Innuendo (noun)
A hint, indirect suggestion
Intercede (verb)
To plead on behalf of someone else
Jaded ( adjective)
Worn out, dulled
Lurid (adjective)
Causing shock, horror, pale in color
Meritorious (adjective)
Worthy, deserving of recognition
Petulant (adjective)
Irritable, annoyed by little things
Provincial (adjective)
Pertaining to an outlying area, narrow point of view
Simulate (verb)
To pretend, to imitate one
Transcend (verb)
To rise above, to exceed or surpass
Umbrage (noun)
Shade cast by trees, overshadowing
Unctuous (adjective)
Excessively smooth or smug,
Prerogative (noun)
Special right or privilege, special quality, showing excellence