abominate |
(v.) to have an intense dislike or hatred for |
acculturation |
(n.) the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures or one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend |
adventitious |
(adj.) resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; (medicine) acquired, not congenital |
ascribe |
(v.) to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute |
circuitous |
(adj.) roundabout, not direct |
commiserate |
(v.) to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress |
expedite |
(v.) to make easy, cause to progress faster |
expiate |
(v.) to make amends, make up for; to avert |
ferment |
(n.) a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence: (v.) | |||
inadvertent |
(adj.) resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental |
nominal |
(adj.) existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously |
noncommittal |
(adj.) not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position |
peculate |
(v.)It means to embezzle or misappropriate funds or resources, typically in a dishonest manner. |
proclivity |
(n.) a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior) |
sangfroid |
(n.) composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances |
seditious |
(ad.) resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government |
tenuous |
(adj.) thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported |
vitriolic |
(adj.) bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid) |
wheedle
(v.) to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end