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Tenuous
Very weak or slight; insubstantial or shaky.
Prelude
An action or event serving as an introduction or precursor.
Cognizant
Having knowledge or awareness of something.
Politicking
Engaging in political maneuvering, often with self-interest.
Derogatory
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Affinity
A natural liking for or attraction to something or someone.
Stint
A limited period of time spent doing something; a fixed share of work.
Warp speed
Extremely fast speed or progress.
Preamble
An introductory statement or preliminary explanation.
Preface
An introduction to a book or speech, usually stating its purpose.
Presage
A sign or warning that something will happen; an omen.
Prescient
Having or showing knowledge of events before they happen.
Clairvoyant
Claiming to have the ability to see future events.
Prophetic
Predicting or accurately describing what will happen in the future.
Visionary
Having clear ideas about what the future should be like; imaginative.
Penchant
A strong or habitual liking for something.
Predilection
A preference or special liking for something.
Precipitate
To cause something to happen suddenly or prematurely.
Rash
Acting without careful consideration; reckless.
Predicate
To base or establish something on a particular fact or principle.
Presentiment
A feeling that something, especially something bad, is about to happen.
Tacky
Showing poor taste or quality; cheap and unpleasant.
Repulsive
Arousing intense disgust or aversion.
Ghastly
Extremely unpleasant or horrifying.
Unrequited
(Not returned or reciprocated), especially of feelings or love.
Compendious
Containing or presenting the essential facts succinctly.
Recite
To say aloud from memory or read aloud publicly.
Haggard
Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue or worry.
Careworn
Showing the effects of anxiety, worry, or suffering.
Dispirited
Having lost enthusiasm or hope; discouraged.
Staggered
Extremely surprised or shocked.
Sanguine
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
Precursor
A person or thing that comes before another, indicating what will follow.
Pretext
A reason given to justify an action that is not the real reason.
Precocious
Having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than usual.
Preclude
To prevent something from happening or make impossible.
Nepotistic
Favoring relatives or friends, especially in job appointments.
Tantalize
To tease or torment by offering something desirable but keeping it out of reach.
Laconic
Using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude.
Draconian
Extremely harsh or severe, especially laws or rules.
Jeremiad
A long, mournful complaint or lamentation.
Cicerone
A guide who gives information about historical sites or places of interest.
Thespian
Relating to acting or the theatre.
Spartan
Marked by simplicity, frugality, or avoidance of luxury.
Austere
Having a plain and severe appearance or manner; strict.
Bedazzle
To impress deeply with brilliance or skill; to dazzle.
Bleak
Cold, empty, and without hope or encouragement.
Juggernaut
A huge, powerful, and overwhelming force or institution.
Maudlin
Excessively sentimental, especially in a tearful or self-pitying way.
Armistice
A formal agreement to stop fighting for a fixed period between two countries, especially for peace negotiations