English Words

approbation

approval or praise.

assuage

to make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.

coalition

a combination of groups working together for a common purpose.

decadence

moral or cultural decline as characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.

elicit

to draw out a response or reaction from someone.

expostulate

to express strong disapproval or disagreement.

hackneyed

lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite.

hiatus

a pause or break in continuity.

innuendo

an indirect or subtle reference, often implying something negative.

intercede

to intervene on behalf of another.

jaded

tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.

lurid

presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms, often involving graphic details.

meritorious

deserving reward or praise.

petulant

childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

prerogative

a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.

provincial

pertaining to a province; lacking sophistication or worldliness.

simulate

to imitate the appearance or character of something.

transcend

to go beyond the range or limits of something.

umbrage

offense or annoyance.

unctuous

excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily.