midterm Jr.

hackneyed

Used so often as to lack freshness or originality.

hiatus

A gap, opening, break (in the sense of having something missing).

innuendo

A hint, indirect suggestion, or reference (often in a derogatory sense).

provincial

Pertaining to an outlying area; narrow in mind or outlook; (n.) a person with a narrow point of view.

simulate

To make a pretense of, imitate; to show the outer signs of.

transcend

To rise above or go beyond, exceed.

bombastic

Pompous or overblown in language; full of high-sounding words intended to conceal a lack of ideas.

epitome

A summary, condensed account; an instance that represents a larger reality.

ingratiate

To make oneself agreeable and thus gain favor or acceptance by others.

intrinsic

Belonging to someone or something by its very nature, essential, inherent.

occult

(adj.) Mysterious, magical, supernatural; secret, hidden from view; (v.) to hide, conceal.

stringent

Strict, severe; rigorously or urgently binding or compelling.

abominate

To have an intense dislike or hatred for.

expedite

To make easy, cause to progress faster.

inadvertent

Resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental.

nominal

Existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously.

proclivity

A natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior).

tenuous

Thin, slender, not dense; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported.

aura

That which surrounds (as an atmosphere); a distinctive air or personal quality.

erudite

Scholarly, learned, bookish, pedantic.

gossamer

(adj.) Thin, light, delicate, insubstantial; (n.) a very thin, light cloth.

insular

Relating to, characteristic of, or situated on an island; narrow or isolated in outlook or experience.

inscrutable

Incapable of being understood; impossible to see through physically.

repudiate

To disown, reject, or deny the validity of.

caveat

A warning or caution to prevent misunderstanding or discourage specific conduct.

extricate

To free from entanglements or difficulties; to remove with effort.

scathing

Bitterly severe, withering; causing great harm.

soporific

(adj.) Tending to cause sleep; (n.) something that induces sleep.

transient

(adj.) Lasting only a short time, fleeting; (n.) one who stays only a short time.

unwieldy

Not easily carried, handled, or managed because of size or complexity.

cajole

To coax, persuade through flattery or artifice; to deceive with soothing thoughts.

ennui

Weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom.

heinous

Very wicked, offensive, hateful.

insurgent

(n.) One who rebels or rises against authority; (adj.) rising in revolt.

vicarious

Performed, suffered, or otherwise experienced by one person in place of another.