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abreast

1.side by side and facing the same way. 2. alongside or level with something.

confound

1. cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by not according with their expectations.

2. mix up (something) with something else.

digression

a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.

discrepancy

an illogical or surprising lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

duplicitous

deceitful.

expedient

(of an action) convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral.

fabricate

1. invent (something) in order to deceive.

2. construct or manufacture (an industrial product), especially from prepared components.

glum

looking or feeling dejected; morose.

harbinger

a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another./indicator

intrinsic

belonging naturally; essential.

largesse

generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.

libertine

1.a person, especially a man, who freely indulges in sensual pleasures without regard to moral principles.

2. a freethinker in matters of religion.

manifest

1. show (a quality or feeling) by one's acts or appearance; demonstrate.

2. a document listing a ship's contents, cargo, passengers, and crew, for the use of customs officers.

minute

1. so small as to be insignificant.

2. (of an investigation or account) taking the smallest points into consideration; precise and meticulous.

3.a summarized record of the proceedings at a meeting.

modish

conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable.

nascent

(especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.

perennial

lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring.

pious

1. devoutly religious.

2. (of a hope) sincere but unlikely to be fulfilled.

providential

1. occurring at a favorable time; opportune.

2. involving divine foresight or providence.

prowess

1. skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.

2. bravery in battle.

schism

a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief.

slander

make false and damaging statements about (someone).

stalwart

loyal, reliable, and hard-working.

supplicate

ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly.

terse

sparing in the use of words; abrupt.

tirade

a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.

universal

relating to or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group; applicable to all cases./ubiquitous

vanquish

defeat thoroughly./conquer

woeful

1. characterized by, expressive of, or causing sorrow or misery.

2. very bad; deplorable.

malfeasance

wrongdoing, especially (US) by a public official.