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aberrations (n)
a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
alist (adj)
Leaning or tilted to the side
assuaged (v)
Making an unpleasant feeling less intense
apoplectic (adj)
Showing extreme anger especially to unfair treatment
asinine (adj)
Extremely stupid or foolish
auspicious (adj
Conducive to success
cleaved (v)
Stick together
collards (n)
A cabbage or a variety that does not develop a heart
contentious (adj)
Causing or likely to cause an argument
cordiality (n)
the quality of being pleasant and friendly
deportment (n)
A persons behavior or manners
dictum (n)
A short statement especially one expressing advice or a general truth or a formal pronouncement from an authorized source
edification (n)
To help a person improve morally or intellectually
ensuing (n)
Occurring afterward or as a result
indigenous (adj)
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place
interdict (n)
A restriction or limitation of what someone or something can do
kudzu (n)
A fast growing vine from east asia with fuzzy leaves
libel (n)
a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation.
obstreperous (adj)
noisy and difficult to control.
palliation
The relief of suffering caused by life-threatening diseases but does not cure the disease
philippic
a bitter attack or denunciation, especially a verbal one.
predilection (n)
A preference or special liking for something
procured (v)
Obtain something, especially with care or effort
prowess (n)
An ability to participate in an activity with great skill
quelled (v)
To extinguish or suppress
rudiments (n)
The first principles
sojourn (n)
A temporary place to stay
taciturn (adj)
Someone who us reserved in speech; a person who says little
tirade (n)
A long angry speech of criticism
umbrage (n)
Offense or annoyance
vexations (n)
A state or something that causes annoyance or worry
waning (n)
Decreasing in strength
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