WIM

impeded

to be delayed, obstructed, or hindered

Languish

grow weak and feeble

Spate

A large number of bad things happening in succession.

epistolary

series of documents by characters

coherent

something logical, consistent, and clearly organized

Superfluous

something that is unnecessary, excessive, or more than what is required

Ephemral

describes something that lasts for a very short time, is fleeting, or is transitory

Premise

a statement or idea accepted as true, serving as the foundation for an argument, logical conclusion, or theory

progenitor

a direct ancestor or biological forebear

apprehend

capturing or arresting a suspect

crude

a natural, unrefined state of a substance

auspicious

something promising, favorable, or likely to bring success

Advent

arrival or coming

ludicrous

something so foolish, unreasonable, or absurd that it is laughable

Lucrative

a job, investment, or business activity that produces a great deal of wealth or profit

Venerable

commanding respect, honor, and reverence, typically due to great age, wisdom, character, or historical importance

multifarious

an adjective used to describe things or people that have many different parts, forms, or varieties

dubious

something causing uncertainty, hesitation, or suspicion

galvanizing

the process of coating iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc to prevent rust and corrosion

avant-garde

innovative, experimental, and unconventional ideas or the creators who push the boundaries of what is accepted as the norm

Benefactor

contributors

appraisers

evaluators

Contemporaries

those alive at the same time

Beneficiary

Person that receives assets

dissention

a strong disagreement or difference of opinion that creates conflict, discord, or strife within a group of people

adherence

the act of sticking to, following, or faithfully committing to a set of rules, plans, beliefs, or standards

deference

respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, or wishes of another person, usually out of respect for their authority, age, or expertise.

demure

quiet, modest, reserved, and shy

Delineate

to describe, portray, or outline something with extreme precision and clarity

demur

to raise doubts, express disagreement, or hesitate to do something

Ingenuous

someone who is innocent, trusting, and remarkably honest, often to the point of being naive

ingenious

exceptionally clever, inventive, or resourceful

Prodigal

being recklessly extravagant, wastefully lavish, or spending resources with reckless abandon

Profligate

wasteful

Peruse

• to read or examine thoroughly and carefully.

Peremptory

insisting on immediate attention or obedience

Sanction

officially give permission OR to impose a penalty or restriction against a country/person.