Post MAP vocab

  1. Adversary_an enemy, opponent, or rival in a contest, conflict, or dispute

  2. Alienate_
    to cause someone to feel
    isolated, unfriendly, or hostile, particularly when breaking off previous emotional or social ties

  3. Artifice_
    _clever, often dishonest, or
    insincere behavior used to deceive or manipulate, or alternatively, high-level technical skill.

  4. Coerce_
    _to compel an unwilling person to
    act by using force, threats, intimidation, or undue pressure, often exploiting fear to dominate

  5. Craven_
    extreme cowardice,
    contemptible timidity, or a total lack of courage.

  6. Culinary_
    the art of food preparation,
    cooking, and presentation

  7. Demise_
    _the death of a person or the
    end, termination, or failure of something, such as a business or system.

  8. Exhilarate_to make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited.

  9. Fallow an agricultural practice of leaving plowed, arable land unseeded for one or more growing cycles to restore soil fertility, retain moisture, and break pest cycles

  10. Harass_

    subjecting someone to persistent, unwelcome, and aggressive behavior, such as annoying, threatening, or tormenting them, to cause distress

    11. Inclement

    describes severe, harsh, or

    stormy weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or extreme cold

    1. Liquidate converting non-liquid assets (like real estate, stocks, or inventory) into cash, often by selling them to close a business or settle debts.

    2. Muse_
      . a person-typically a woman-who
      serves as the source of artistic inspiration, or a guiding spirit that inspires creativity. It also refers to the nine Greek goddesses (daughters of Zeus) who presided over the arts and sciences. As a verb, it means to reflect deeply, ponder, or ruminate on a subject

    3. Negligiblesomething so small, trifling, or unimportant that it can safely be ignored or disregarded

    4. Perpetuate_
      to cause something-often a
      harmful, false, or undesirable situation, belief, or custom-to continue, last indefinitely, or be preserved from oblivion

    5. Precedent_
      A precedent is a previous

    action, decision, or court ruling that serves as an example or rule for determining similar cases or situations in the future



  11. 17. Punitive_

    Punitive refers to actions, laws,


    or measures intended to inflict punishment, retribution, or penalty.


    18. Redress the act of setting right a wrong, injury, or unfair situation, often involving compensation or reparations


    19. Sojourn_ a temporary stay, visit, or brief residence in a place

    20. Urbane someone who is highly refined, sophisticated, and socially polished