List #2

Adulterate

To dilute or make of less quality

Augment

Make stronger or of higher quality

Bereft

Deprived or to be lacking something

Disparage

Regard/represent something as little worth, to belittle something

Dour

Very gloomy or stern in appearance

Encapsulate

To be a great example or to possess essential qualities of something

Fortitude

Possess great determination

Insidious

Harmful or dangerous in a subtle way

Intimate

Very familiar and close to something, or very knowledgeable

Opulent

Very grand or lavish

Abhor

hate something intensely, to be disgusted by something

Bigot

someone who has prejudices against other groups based on racial/cultural/gender stereotypes

Counterfeit

a fake or a knockoff of an original

Enfranchise

giving people a right or a privilege

Hamper

to interfere or to slow the progress of something

Kindle

light on fire literally. inspire something

Noxious

Harmful or poisonous, usually with the sense of smell

Placid

Very calm or peaceful

Remuneration

Payment or earnings

Talisman

An object or charm thought to possess powers, magical usually associated with good luck or fortune.

Belligerent

To be hostile or aggressive towards someone

Exploit

To take advantage of or to use

Formidable

Powerful or strong

Imprudent

to be rash or to make unwise decisions

Haughty

arrogance, feeling of superiority

Profound

wise or filled with meaning

Resent

Harbor bitter feelings or jealousy

Squalor

Unclean conditions, filthy

Succumb

Fail to resist, give in to something, surrender uwu

Undulate

Slow rolling motion