Abominate
v to have an intense dislike or hatred for
acculturation
n the modification of the social patters, traits or structures of one group of society by the contact with those of another; the resultant blend
adventitious
adj resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; (medicine) acquired, not congenital
ascribe
v to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute
circuitous
adj roundabout, not direct
commiserate
v to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress
enjoin
v to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit
expedite
v to make easy, cause to progress faster
expiate
v to make amends, make up for; to avert
ferment
n in a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence; v to be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action
inadvertent
adj resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental
nominal
adj existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously
noncommittal
adj not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no
peculate
v to steal something that has been given into one's trust; to take improperly for one's own use
proclivity
n a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior)
sangfroid
n composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances
seditious
adj resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government
tenuous
adj thin, sender, not dense; lacking clarify or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis; poorly supported
vitriolic
adj bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)
wheedle
v to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end
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