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abominable
to have an extreme dislike or hatred of
acculturation
the modification of the social patterns or traits of one group or society by adopting those of another
adventitious
happening from chance rather than by design or inherent (intrinsic) nature
ascribe
to assign or attribute something to; to give credit for something to a specific cause or person
circuitous
not direct; longer than the normal route
commiserate
to sympathize with; to have pity or sorrow for
enjoin
to instruct or urge someone to do something
expedite
to make something easier or make a process go faster
expiate
to make amend or make up for something; to atone
ferment
a state of great excitement or agitation; typically leading to trouble or violence
inadvertent
unintentional; resulting from a lack of attention
nominal
existing in name only; not real
noncommittal
indecisive; (describing a person) not showing commitment to an option or plan
peculate
to embezzle or steal something that has been given in trust
sangfroid
composure or coolness, especially in dangerous or trying circumstances
seditious
resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government
tenuous
thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or strength
vitrolic
bitter or sarcastic
wheedle
to use coaxing or flattery to get some desired results
proclivity
a natural or habitual inclination of tendency
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