Membean 4/4/26

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Advent

beginning of something

Adversary

enemy

aesthetic

beauty/artistic looks

adversity

hardship/struggle

brevity

shortness

concise

short, but clear

contemplate

to think deeply about something or consider carefully.

conventional

generally accepted customs or practices

deficit

not enough of something like money

placid

calm

dissent

difference of opinions among group that causes conflict

impending

About to happen; imminent.

novice

A person who is new to a field or activity, often lacking experience.

ominous

Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening.

tenacious

Tending to keep a firm hold of something; persistent in maintaining or adhering to a course of action.

viable

Capable of working successfully; feasible or practical.

conjecture

theory or guess based on info

discrepancy

A difference or inconsistency between two or more things, often referring to data, reports, or accounts that do not align.

sovereign

nation rules itself

fluctuate

rise or fall of something

ravage

To cause severe and extensive damage or destruction, often leading to significant loss or alteration of a place or thing.

satire

humor to mock someone

vile

Morally bad, wicked, or highly unpleasant; often used to describe behavior or actions that are offensive or disgusting.

malice

The intention to do harm or evil; a desire to inflict injury or suffering on another.

impediment

barrier to stop you from doing something

anguish

Severe mental or physical pain; great distress or suffering.

communal

Relating to a community or shared by a group; often refers to resources, spaces, or activities that involve collective participation and benefit.

interim

temporary person that will be replaced

chronological

Arranged in the order of time, from earliest to latest events.

reversion

turning back to a previous state

arbitrary

Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

cordial

warm and friendly in nature

condole

to express sympathy or sorrow, especially in a time of bereavement.

convene

coming together as a group

dormant

inactive or in a state of rest, typically referring to a period when growth or development is paused.

emulate

to imitate or strive to equal or excel someone or something, often through learning or practice.

fidelity

the quality of being faithful, loyal, and trustworthy, often in the context of relationships or commitments.

exemplify

to illustrate or clarify by giving an example, showing how a concept or idea is represented or realized.

genre

a category of artistic composition, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter, such as music, literature, or film.

homage

a special honor or respect shown publicly, often to pay tribute to someone or something.

impulsive

describes a tendency to act quickly without thoughtful consideration or forethought, often driven by emotions.

luminous

describes something that emits or reflects light, appearing bright and radiant.

longevity

the duration of an individual’s life or existence, often associated with long-lasting health and vitality.

moderation

the avoidance of extremes or excesses in behavior, often promoting balance and temperance.

predecessor

a person or thing that comes before another in time or position, often serving as a model or forerunner.

concurrent

occurring at the same time or simultaneously, often referring to events or situations that happen together.

predominant

the strongest or most powerful element or influence in a particular context, often dominating other aspects.

referendum

a direct vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal and can result in the adoption of a new law or policy.

discrepancy

a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts or situations, often leading to confusion or misunderstanding.

dilemma

difficult choices that have consequences

reversion

the act of returning to a previous state or condition, often involving legal rights or property.

sovereign

a supreme ruler or authority, often referring to a nation or governing body with ultimate power over its territory and decisions.

lavish

Characterized by extravagance and luxury; often involves spending wealth freely.

subversive

Tending to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority, often through covert or insidious means.

discern

To perceive or recognize something clearly, often involving careful consideration or judgment.

deviate

To depart from an established course or norm, often in behavior or patterns.

designation

The action of officially assigning a particular status, role, or name to someone or something.

impending

About to happen, imminent.

erratic

Characterized by irregular or unpredictable behavior, often deviating from the norm.

conscientious

Wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly. Conscientious people are careful and diligent in their actions.

perilous

Full of danger or risk; hazardous.

imperative

Of vital importance; crucial.

arbitrary

Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

adversary

A person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; an opponent.

cordial

Warm and friendly; sincere.

cynical

Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

ingenuity

The quality of being clever, original, and inventive; the ability to solve problems in new ways.

laborious

Requiring considerable time and effort; hard work.

egotistical

Excessively self-centered or boastful; having an inflated sense of self-importance.

jeopardy

The state of being in danger or risk of harm or loss; a situation where there is a possibility of misfortune.

stature

The importance or reputation of someone or something, often based on their achievements or qualities.