aplang vocab part 2

32. Intercede (v.)

“to plead on behalf of someone else; to serve as a third party or go-between in a disagreement”

33. Interloper (v.)

“one who moves in where he or she is not wanted or has no right to be, an intruder

34. Intrinsic (adj.)

“belonging to someone or something by its very nature, essential, inherent; originating in a bodily organ or part”

35. Inveigh (v.)

“to make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval”

36. Jaded (adj.)

36. “wearied, worn-out, dulled (in the sense of being satiated by excessive indulgence)

39. Meritorious (adj.) “worthy, deserving recognition and praise”

40. Millennium (n.)

a period of one thousand years; a period of great joy

41. Nominal (adj.)

“existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously”

42. Noncommittal (adj.)

“not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no”

43. Occult (adj.)

“mysterious, magical, supernatural; secret, hidden from view; not detectable by ordinary means”

44. Peculate (v.)

“to steal something that has been given into one’s trust; to take improperly for one’s own use”

45. Permeate (v.)

“to spread through, penetrate, soak through”

46. Petulant (adj.)

46. “peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset”

47. Precipitate (v.)

“to fall as moisture; to cause or bring about suddenly; to hurl down from a great height, to give distinct form”

48. Prerogative (n.) “a special right or privilege; a special quality showing excellence”

49. Proclivity (n.)

“a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior)”

50. Provincial (adj.) “pertaining to an outlying area; local; narrow in mind or outlook, countrified in the sense of being limited and backward; of a simple, plain design that originated in the countryside”

50. “pertaining to an outlying area; local; narrow in mind or outlook, countrified in the sense of being limited and backward; of a simple, plain design that originated in the countryside”

51. Sangfroid (n.)

“composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances”

52. Seditious (adj.)

“resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government”

53. Simulate (v.)

“to make a pretense of, imitate; to show the outer signs of”

54. Stringent (adj.)

“strict, severe; rigorously or urgently binding or compelling; sharp or bitter to the taste”

55. Surmise (v.)

“to think or believe without certain supporting evidence; to conjecture or guess” n.)likely idea that lacks definite proof”

56. Tenuous (adj.)

“thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported”

57. Transcend (v.)

“to rise above or beyond, exceed”

58. Umbrage (n.)

“Shade cast by trees; foliage giving shade; an overshadowing influence or power; offense, resentment; a vague suspicion”

59. Unctuous (adj.)

“Excessively smooth or smug; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness, sincerity, or piety; fatty, oily; pliable”

60. Verisimilitude – (n.) the appearance of being real or true

61. Vitriolic (adj.)

“bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)”

62. Wheedle (v.)

“to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end”

63. Zenith (n.)

the highest point of something, literally or figuratively