Studied by 5 peoplejaded (adj)
wearied, worn-out, dulled (in the sense of being satiated by excessive indulgence.)
lurid (adj.)
causing shock, horror, or revulsion
meritorious (adj.)
worthy, deserving recognition and praise
petulant (adj)
peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset
provincial (adj)
pertaining to an outlying area; narrow in mind or outlook
simulate (v)
to make a pretense of, imitate; to show the outer signs of
transcend (v)
to rise above, or beyond, exceed
prerogative (n)
a special right or privilege; a special quality showing excellence
umbrage (n)
offense, resentment; a vague suspicion
unctuous (adj)
excessively smooth or smug; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness
approbation (n)
official approval or praise
assuage (v)
to make easier or milder; relieve; to quiet, calm
coalition (n)
a union or merger for some specific purpose
decadence (n)
decline, decay, or deterioration, excessive self-indulgence
elicit (v)
to draw forth, bring out from some source
expostulate (v)
to attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning
hackneyed (adj)
used so often as to lack freshness or originality
hiatus (n)
a gap, opening, break ( in the sense of having an element missing)
innuendo (n)
a hint, indirect suggestion, or reference (often in a derogatory sense)
intercede (v)
to plead on behalf of someone else; to serve as a third party or go-between in a disagreement
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