Eiken 1Kyu part 2

vanquishing

Defeating completely or overcoming something

Consorting

Associating or spending time with, especially with people others disapprove of

marginally

Slightly or to a small extent

judiciously

In a wise and careful manner, with good judgment

preemptively

Acting before something happens to prevent it

deferentially

Showing respect and submission to someone, especially of higher status

obfuscate

To make something unclear or difficult to understand

excoriate

To criticize severely

zephyr

A soft, gentle breeze

hapless

Unlucky or unfortunate

tactile

Related to the sense of touch; something that can be physically felt

indomitable

Impossible to subdue or defeat; unconquerable

exhortation

A strong urging or encouragement to take action or make a change

acupuncture

A traditional Chinese medicine practice involving the insertion of thin needles into the body to relieve pain or treat various conditions

canopy

A covering, often above something, like a roof or an umbrella, or a dense layer of leaves forming a roof-like structure in a forest

exchequer

A treasury or financial department, especially in the context of government or historical systems

miliue

The environment or setting in which something happens or a person lives

communique

An official announcement or statement, especially from a government or organization

rapproachment

The establishment or restoration of harmonious relations, especially between countries or groups

barracks

A building or group of buildings used to house soldiers or workers

glean

To gather information or details bit by bit, often from various sources

aforementioned

Referring to something that has already been mentioned or stated earlier

bullish

Having a positive or optimistic outlook, especially in financial or market contexts

infringe

To violate, break, or disregard a law, rule, or right

quintessential

Representing the most perfect or typical example of something

propreietary

Relating to ownership, especially of products, information, or technology that is owned by a specific company

espionage

The practice of spying or using spies to obtain secret or confidential information

attrition

The gradual reduction of strength or numbers, often through sustained pressure or conflict

patronage

The support, encouragement, or financial aid provided by a patron, typically a person or organization

jettison

To throw away, discard, or get rid of something that is no longer needed

rout

decisive defeat or a retreat

eclectic

Drawing ideas or styles from a wide range of sources.

placated

Calmed or soothed someone's anger or distress.

capitulated

Surrendered or gave in, often after resistance.

renunciation

The act of rejecting or giving up something, often formally.

belligerent

Hostile and aggressive.

obstrepuous

Noisy and difficult to control, often in an unruly or defiant way.

absconded

Secretly left or escaped, often to avoid trouble.

ostentatious

Showy or overly flashy.

penchant

A strong liking or tendency for something.

equivocate

To speak vaguely or ambiguously to avoid the truth or mislead.

deplore

To strongly disapprove of something,

dissent

To disagree or express a different opinion, especially in a formal context.

precipitous

Very steep or sudden; happening quickly and unexpectedly.

processional

Relating to a procession or parade; something done in an orderly, ceremonial manner.

corroborated

To confirm or support something with evidence or additional information.

amenable

Willing to be influenced or controlled; open to suggestions or advice.

engendered

To cause or give rise to something, often a feeling, situation, or condition

repudiated

To reject, deny, or disown something, especially an idea, belief, or claim.

implored

To urgently beg or plead for something, often with desperation.

intractable

Difficult to manage, control, or deal with; stubborn or resistant to change.

rescind

To revoke, cancel, or take back something, especially a decision or offer.

absolve

To declare someone free from blame, responsibility, or guilt; to forgive or exonerate.

assuage

To make something less intense, severe, or painful; to ease or alleviate discomfort or feelings of distress.

austere

strict, simple, or without luxury

delirious

extremely excited or confused, often due to illness or exhaustion

contentious

likely to cause arguments or disagreements

malleable

able to be shaped or changed

untenable

not able to be defended or justified, usually in an argument or situation

retorting

to reply quickly, often in a sharp or witty way

swilling

to drink something in large quantities, often quickly

usurp

to take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.

peter out

to gradually diminish or come to an end, usually slowly or after starting with energy.

salubrious

healthful, promoting health

agarian

related to farming or rural life

pernicious

harmful, especially in a gradual or subtle way

inert

lacking the ability to move or act, inactive

deterrent

something that discourages or prevents a particular action or behavior.

inane

silly, lacking sense or meaning

myopic

short-sighted, either literally or figuratively, unable to see the bigger picture

parity

The state of being equal, especially in status or pay.

reverberate

To echo or resound repeatedly.

semblance

A likeness or outward appearance, often misleading.

corollary

A natural consequence or result of something.

provocation

Something that incites or provokes a reaction.

callousness

Insensitivity or a lack of empathy toward others.

alacrity

Eagerness or cheerful readiness

expedient

Convenient but possibly improper or immoral

garrulous

Excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters

incongruous

Not in harmony; out of place

quell

To suppress or put an end to something (like a rebellion or fear)

spurious

False or not genuine

tenuous

Weak, flimsy, or lacking a strong foundation

zealot

A fanatic or someone with extreme passion for a cause

culpable

Deserving blame or responsibility for something wrong.

rejoinder

A sharp or witty reply; a response to a remark, especially in a debate.