Lit test

approbation

The expression of approval or favorable opinion, praise, official approval

assuage

to make an unpleasant feeling, pain, or distress less severe, intense, or painful

coalition

a temporary alliance or union of distinct people, groups, political parties, or nations that work together to achieve a goal.

Decadence

a person or a whole society starts to ruin themselves by focusing way too much on pleasure, luxury, and easy living, causing their behavior or standards to drop.

Elicit

To draw out, provoke, or bring forth a answer/feeling from someone

Expostulate

Strongly reason with someone in order to disagree with thier choices

Hackneyed

Word/phrase overused so it loses meaning

Hiatus

A pause, break/gap in a series of events or a routine.

Innuendo

A false hint, usually mean or innapropriate

Intercede

Step in or interfere to settle an argument or protect from trouble

Jaded

Worn out, bored, enthusiastic

Lurid

Shocking gruesome, or facial expressions often involving freight or violence

Meritorious

Deserving praise or reward because of good behavior and actions

Petulant

Annoyed over unimportant things

Perogative

Special right, choice, or privelage that belongs to a specific person or group

Provincial

Narrow minded, old fashioned, or unsophisticated

Simulate

Imitate or mimick

Transcend

Rise above or beyond/exceed

Umbrage

Shade cast by trees

Unctuous

Someone who acts fake, overly flattering