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orator

person who delivers a speech

contextualize

place in a larger context

mesmerize

captivate

castigate

reprimand severely

bigot

person hateful towards race or ethnicity

precedent

previous action used as basis for future actions

unceremonious

showing lack of courtesy

discourse

extended communication

atrocity

inhumane act

agitate

cause trouble

narcissistic

excessive love for oneself

ornate

decorating with elaborate designs

perceptive

having the ability observe information

cycles

recurring sequence of events

sinewy

possessing physical strength

catharsis

relieving of emotional tensions

prevalent

widespread

mortification

strong feelings of embarrassment

undermine

weaken

dote

shower with love

manifestation

obvious example of something

strident

having a harsh quality

consecrate

make something sacred

unobtrusive

not noticeable

notable

remarkable

humdrum

dull

canvass

solicit votes to potential voters

recuperate

recover from illnesses

preposterous

unreasonable

encompass

surround

commensurate

corresponding to size

insipid

lacking interest

amiss

not correct

superfluous

extra

heterogenous

composed of different parts

contrite

expressing pain

congenital

present at

homogeneous

all of the same

euphemism

change from a mild expression to a harsh one

invective

abusive language expressing blame

misanthrope

someone who hates

doggedly

with determination

bias

favoritism

monotony

lack of variety

imperative

required

fundamental

principle

functional

capable of performing

interval

intervening period of time

enamored

deeply in love

colloquial

characteristics of informal spoken languages