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Abominate

(Verb) to have an intense dislike or hatred for

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Acculturation

(Noun) the modification of the social patterns or structure of one group or society by contact with those of another, result of adaptation

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Adventitious

(Adjective) resulting from chance rather than from an insert cause or character, accidental

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Ascribe

(Verb) to assign or refer to, attribute

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Circuitous

)Adjective) roundabout, not direct, winding

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Commiserate

(Verb) to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for

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Enjoin

(Verb) to direct or order, to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way

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Expedite

(Verb) to make easy, cause to profess faster, speed up

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Expiate

(Verb) to make amends, make up for

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Ferment

(Noun) a state of great excitement, agitation, turmoil

(Verb) to be in or work into such a state

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Inadvertent

(Adjective) resulting from or marked by a lack of attention, unintentional

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Nominal

(Adjective) existing in name only, not real, too small to be taken seriously

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Noncommittal

(Adjective) not decisive or definite

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Peculate

(Verb) to steal something that has been given into one’s trust, to take improperly

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Proclivity

(Noun) a natural or habitual inclination or tendency, prosperity

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Sangfroid

(Noun) composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstance

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Seditious

(Adjective) resistant to lawful authority, having the purpose of overthrowing an established government

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Tenuous

(Adjective) thin slender, not dense, lacking clarity or sharpness

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Vitriolic

(Adjective) butter, sarcastic, highly caustic or biting

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Wheedle

(Verb) to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end, sweet talk

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Ameliorate (verb)

To improve, make better, amend

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Aplomb ( noun)

Great self confidence and poise

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Bombastic (adjective)

Pompous or overblown in language, full of high sounded words

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Callow (adjective)

Without experience, immature

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Drivel (noun)

Nonsense, foolish talk or thinking

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Epitome (noun)

A person or thing that is a perfect example

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exhort (verb)

To urge strongly, advise earnestly

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Exofficio (adjective)

By virtue of holding a certain office

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Infringe (verb)

To violate trespass, go beyond recognized bounds

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Ingratiate ( verb)

To make oneself agreeable and gain favor of others

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Interloper (noun)

One who moves in where they are not wanted

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Intrinsic ( adjective)

Inherent , essential, belonging to someone by its very nature

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Inveigh (verb)

To make a violent attack in words

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Lassitude ( noun)

Weariness of body, lack of energy

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Millenium (noun)

Period of 1000 years

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Occult ( adjective

Secret, hidden from view,

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Permeate (verb)

To spread through, soak through

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Precipitate (verb)

to fall as moisture, to bring out suddenly

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Stringent (adjective)

Strict, severe, stern

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Surmise (verb)

To think or believe without certain supporting evidence.

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Approbation (noun)

Expression of approval for favorable opinion

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Assuage (verb)

To. Make easier or milder, to relive

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Coalition (noun)

A combination for some specific purpose

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Decadence (noun)

Decline, decay, deterioration, self indulgence

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Elicit ( verb)

To draw forth , bring out from some source

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Expostulate (verb)

To attempt to dissuade someone from some source

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Hackneyed (adjective)

Lack of freshness or originality

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Hiatus ( noun)

A gap, break, opening

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Innuendo (noun)

A hint, indirect suggestion

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Intercede (verb)

To plead on behalf of someone else

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Jaded ( adjective)

Worn out, dulled

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Lurid (adjective)

Causing shock, horror, pale in color

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Meritorious (adjective)

Worthy, deserving of recognition

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Petulant (adjective)

Irritable, annoyed by little things

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Provincial (adjective)

Pertaining to an outlying area, narrow point of view

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Simulate (verb)

To pretend, to imitate one

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Transcend (verb)

To rise above, to exceed or surpass

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Umbrage (noun)

Shade cast by trees, overshadowing

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Unctuous (adjective)

Excessively smooth or smug,

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Prerogative (noun)

Special right or privilege, special quality, showing excellence