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genesis
(N) an origin, creation, or beginning
extraneous
(A) not relevant or not essential
extrapolate
(V) to guess or estimate
commensurate
(A) equal in measure, time, or proportion
plethora
(N) an overabundance or too many
augment
(V) to make larger; increase
diction
(N) the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing
assuage
(V) to soothe or console
quandary
(N) a predicament, dilemma, or state of uncertainty
infrastructure
(N) the basic framework of a structure or organization
hiatus
(N) a break or interruption in work or an action
blithe
(A) without thought; carefree, glad, cheerful
infallible
(A) absolutely trustworthy or sure; certain
festoon
(V) decorate with hanging strands of material
synopsis
(N) a brief statement giving a general view of some subject
envoy
(N) a representative or messenger (as of a gov.)
niche
(N) a job or activity that is just right for a particular person
tantalize
(V) torment or tease with things out of reach
crass
(A) lacking refinement, delicacy, or sensitivity
demure
(A) modest, reserved
inscrutable
(A) not easily understood, mysterious
magnanimous
(A) generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or person of less power
tacit
(A) expressed or carried out without words; silent
audacity
(N) bold, daring (involving excessive risk)
contrite
(A) remorse or guilt for one's sins or behavior
forlorn
(A) lonely, sad, unhappy or miserable (appearance/condition)
inarticulate
(A) lacking the ability to express oneself (clear or effective words)
implacable
(A) inflexible, unbending; not pacified
bamboozle
(V) deceive or get the better of someone by trickery
cogent
(A) logical, convincing, or believable; relevant
impalpable
(A) unable to be touched physically; difficult to hold onto mentally
gregarious
(A) seeking and enjoying the company of others; sociable
officious
(A) aggressive in offering one's help without asking; meddlesome
leviathan
(N) enormous sea monster or anything huge/powerful
myriad
(N/A) countless or extremely great in number
derisive
(A) expressing contempt or ridicule; mocking
talisman
(N) an object thought to have magic powers or bring good luck
insatiable
(A) incapable of being satisfied
solace
(N) comfort in times of grief or stress
relegate
(V) assign an obscure/lower place, position, or category
teem
(V) swarm; be prolific, or fertile
incursion
(N) a raid or hostile entrance
itinerant
(A) passing or traveling from place to place; wandering
stalwart
(A) strong, sturdy and robust; firm and steadfast
penchant
(N) strong liking or inclination
fathom
(V) to penetrate the truth of, comprehend, understand
hierarchy
(N) the rankings or order within a group from top to bottom
recalcitrant
(A) resistance and defiance of authority or guidance
mundane
(A) lacking interest or excitement; earthly (not spiritual)
decorum
(N) proper behavior and/or good taste
prodigious
(A) remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
capricious
(A) impulsive or unpredictable
scrutinize
(V) examine or observe with great care
coerce
(V) to compel or force
bastion
(N) a stronghold; fortified area or position
effigy
(N) an image or model of a person (sometimes disliked)
exonerate
(V) clear (from an accusation); free from guilt
exult
(V) showing joy or rejoicing, especially after a success
truculent
(A) quick or eager to argue or fight
perfunctory
(A) performed as a routine task; lacking interest or care
endemic
(A) natural to or characteristic of a specific people or place
acquiesce
(V) submit or comply silently or without protest
precipitous
(A) extremely or impassably steep; done suddenly and without careful consideration
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