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Banal – Lacking originality; boring or unoriginal.

Bequeath – To leave or give something (especially property or money) to someone through a will.

Commandeer – To take control of something, often for military or official use.

Covet – To strongly desire something, often something that belongs to someone else.

Emaciated – Extremely thin, usually due to starvation or illness.

Expound – To explain or present something in detail.

Evasive – Tending to avoid answering directly; misleading or elusive.

Fallible – Capable of making mistakes or being wrong.

Flourish – To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way; also, a bold or extravagant gesture.

Indigent – Lacking the necessities of life; poor or needy.

Indignation – Strong displeasure or anger, usually in response to something perceived as unjust.

Martinet – A strict disciplinarian, especially in the military or other organizations.

Melancholy – A deep, persistent sadness or sorrow.

Obliterate – To destroy something completely or wipe it out.

Obtuse – Not sharp or quick to understand; slow to comprehend or perceive.

Ostracize – To exclude someone from a group or society.

Placate – To calm or appease someone, often by making concessions.

Queue – A line or sequence of people or vehicles waiting for something.

Reverberation – The continuing effect or echo of something, such as sound or an action.

Superfluous – More than is needed or required; excessive or unnecessary.

Revile – To criticize or speak about someone in an extremely negative or abusive way.

Trifling – Of little importance or value; insignificant.

Admonish – To warn or reprimand someone firmly.

Adversary – An opponent or enemy.

Apathetic – Showing little or no emotion or interest.

Benevolent – Well-meaning and kindly.

Careen – To tilt, swerve, or move in an uncontrolled way.

Chastise – To reprimand or punish severely.

Deft – Skillful and quick in movement or action.

Deplete – To use up the supply or resources of something.

Diligent – Showing care and effort in one’s work.

Docile – Easily taught or controlled; submissive.

Explicit – Clear and detailed; leaving no room for confusion.

Facade – A superficial appearance or illusion.

Haughty – Arrogantly superior and disdainful.

Innuendo – An indirect or subtle suggestion, often of something inappropriate.

Jaunty – Lively, cheerful, and self-confident.

Malignant – Harmful or evil in nature.

Penance – Voluntary self-punishment as a way to atone for wrongdoing.

Posterity – Future generations.

Procure – To obtain something with effort or care.

Pungent – Having a strong, sharp taste or smell.