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define imprudent

reckless, uncaring of consequences

define assuaged

to soothe

define piety

the quality of being religious or reverent

define tasature

reserved or shy

define dictum

a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source

define repotoir

a stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform

define predilection

A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something

define domicile

A place of habitual residence

define unsullied

not spoiled or made impure

define foray

a sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory, especially to obtain something; a raid

define contemptuous

showing contempt; scornful

define contentious

causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial

define disapprobation

strong disapproval

define discernible

able to be discerned; perceptive

define amiable

friendly

define auspicious

favorable; fortunate; likely to have a good result

define arbitrated

(of an independent person or body) reach an authoritative judgment or settlement

define tacit

understood or implied without being stated

define magisterial

having or showing great authority

define benevolent

well-meaning and kindly

define placidly

Pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely or undisturbed

define asinine

extremely stupid or foolish

define edification

intellectual, moral, and spiritual improvement

define malignant

(of a disease) very virulent or infectious

define aberration

something that differs from the norm

define formidable

Inspire fear or respect by being impressive, powerful, capable

define vetted

To make a careful and critical examination in order to ensure suitability

define prerogative

A special right or privilege because of rank or position

define myopic

Short-sighted outlook which lacks imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight

define ecclesiastical

Anything associated with a Christian church

define pensive

A dreamy or wistful thoughtfulness marked by sadness or longing

define futility

useless

define elucidate

To explain and make more clear

define litigants

Someone who is part of a lawsuit and uses the services of an attorney

define succinct

clearly expressed

define venerable

A title given to something or someone who holds a degree of sanctity

define varmints

A troublesome wild animal

define obrtusive

Noticeable and unwelcome

define acquiescence

Reluctantly accept or give in

define uncouth

Lacking manners or refinement

define acrimonious

to caustic or bitter

define encumbered

To be restricted by a belief, debt, guilt, etc. Anything that holds you back and inhibits your freedom

define mollify

To appease someone's anger or anxiety

define entailment

Having to do with ESTATE law and taxes. (A situation in which the owner has limited power over his own property)

define obliquely

Not in a direct way

define aggregation

The formation of a number of things

define champertous connivance

A secret illegal bargain where only one part is to assist the other in the lawsuit and share the proceeds

define volition

the faculty or power of using one's will

define iota

an extremely small amount

define corroborative

verifying and being supportive; furnishing support or assistance

define expunge

erase or remove completely

define aridity

having to do with water vapor/dryness

define impudent

not showing due respect for another person

define temerity

excessive confidence or boldness; audacity

define unmitigated

often describing something bad or unsuccessful that has no good or positive points

define roused

awakened, stirred or excited

define cynical

a pessimistic or sneering attitude

define condescend

having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority

define erratic

not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable

define procured

obtain (something), especially with care or effort

define candid

truthful and straightforward; frank

define vehement

in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling

define inconspicuous

not clearly visible or attracting attention; not conspicuous

define inordinate

unusually or disproportionately large; excessive

define indignant

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

define speculate

form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence

define evasion

the action of evading something