magoosh advanced 4

untenable

incapable of being defended or justified

ossify

to make rigid and set into a conventional pattern

subterfuge

something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity

denouement

the final resolution of the many strands of a literary or dramatic work; the outcome of a complex sequence of events

unpropitious

with little chance of success

stalwart

dependable; accustomed to fatigue or hardships

inimitable

defying imitation; matchless

asperity

harshness of manner

dispensation

an exemption from a rule or obligation

lacerate

deeply hurt the feelings of; distress

inviolate

must be kept sacred

celerity

speed; rapidity

incontrovertible

necessarily or demonstrably true; impossible to deny or disprove

apposite

remarkably appropriate

recrimination

mutual accusations

unflappable

not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure

decry

express strong disapproval of

peripatetic

traveling by foot

hobble

to hold back the progress of something

firebrand

someone who deliberately creates trouble

encumber

hold back

presentiment

a feeling of evil to come

machinate

engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

imperious

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

rarefied

made more subtle or refined

corollary

a practical sequence that follows naturally

improvident

not given careful consideration

cosset

treat with excessive indulgence

dovetail

fit together tightly, as if by means of an interlocking joint

tempestuous

as if driven by turbulent or conflicting emotions; highly energetic and wildly changing or fluctuating

inure

to make accustomed to something unpleasant

obstreperous

noisily and stubbornly defiant; willfully difficult to control

ribald

humorously vulgar