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8592401771BombasticHigh sounding but with little meaning; inflated;grandiloquent.0
8592401772CapriciousImpulsive; unpredictable. Sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.1
8592401773Colloquialism (Colloquial)a word or phrase that is not formal or literary. It is still used in literature to provide a sense of actual conversation and the use of pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary of everyday speech.2
8592401774Apathylack of interest, enthusiasm or concern. No emotion3
8592401775DialectA variety of language confined to a region or group, manner or means of expressing oneself.4
8592401776CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.5
8592401777VoiceAn authors distinctive literary style, basic vision and general attitude toward the world. Revealed through the use of Syntax, Diction, Punctuation, Characterization, and Dialogue.6
8592401778AssertionA confident and forceful statement of fact or belief. A declaration that's made em pathetically in an argument as it to be understood as a statement of fact.7
8592401779Cogent(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.8
8592401780Coherent(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent9
8592401781Cohesivecharacterized by or causing cohesion (act or state of being uniting, cohering, or sticking together).10
8592401782Didacticintended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.11
8592401783Discoursewritten or spoken communication or debate. (verb) speak or write authoritatively about a topic.12
8592401784Eloquencefluent or persuasive speaking or writing.13
8592401785Fluidable to flow easily.14
8592401786implicationthe conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.15
8592401787lucidexpressed clearly; easy to understand16
8592401788rhetora teacher of rhetoric17
8592401789Arbitera person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter18
8592401790Biasedunfairly prejudiced for or against something or someone.19
8592401791Exculpateshow or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing20
8592401792Impartialtreating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.21
8592401793Incontrovertiblenot able to be denied or disputed.22
8592401794Integritythe quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.23
8592401795Objectivitythe quality of being objective; justice; neutrality24
8592401796Plausible(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.25
8592401797Substantiatedprovide evidence to support or prove that truth of.26
8592401798vindicatedclear (something) of blame or suspicion.27
8592401799Contemptuousshowing contempt; scornful28
8592401800Despoticof, relating to, or characteristics of a despot (ruler with total power; usually unfair)29
8592401801Dictatorialof or typical of a ruler with total control30
8592401802Disdainthe feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.31
8592401803Haughtyarrogantly superior and disdainful.32
8592401804Imperiousassuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.33
8592401805Patronizingtreat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.34
8592401806Listlesslacking energy or enthusiasm.35
8592401807Melancholya feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.36
8592401808Torpora state of physical or mental inactivity37
8592401809alliancea relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or qualities.38
8592401810disparitya great difference, imbalance.39
8592401811impingehave an affect or impact, especially a negative one. Influence.40
8592401812Paradoxa state or proposition that, despite reasoning, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, self-contradictory.41
8592401813allusionan expression to call something to mind without mentioning it exactly; an indirect or passing reference.42
8592401814parallelismthe act of being parallel or corresponding in some way.43
8592401815indolentwanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.44
8592401816insipid.lacking flavor, vigor or interest.45
8592401817lamenta passionate expression or grief or sorrow.46
8592401818Sanctiona threatening penalty for disobeying a law or rule47
8592401819servilehaving or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.48
8592401820suppressedforcibly to an end to.49
8592401821Embellishmake (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.50
8592401822floridhaving a red or flushed complexion51
8592401823opulentostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish52
8592401824ornatemade in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.53
8592401825ostentatiouscharacterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.54
8592401826poignantevoking a keen sense or sadness or regret.55
8592401827Ebulliencethe quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.56
8592401828effusiveexpressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.57
8592401829egregiousoutstandingly bad; shocking.58
8592401830freneticfast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.59
8592401831gratuitousuncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted60
8592401832flagrant(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive61
8592401833superfluousunnecessary, especially through being more than enough.62
8592401834convolutedextremely complex and difficult to follow (especially or a story, sentence, or argument).63
8592401835cryptichaving a meaning that is mysterious or obscure64
8592401836Obscureuncertain; not discovered or know about.65
8592401837futileincapable of producing any useful result; pointless.66
8592401838impededelay or prevent by obstructing them; hinder.67
8592401839quandarya state of perplexity or uncertainty over what what to do in a difficult situation.68
8592401840alleviatemake (suffering or a problem) less severe.69
8592401841asylumthe protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee. ( or it can be a mental hospital).70
8592401842auspiciousconductive to success; favorable.71
8592401843benevolentwell meaning and kindly72
8592401844benigngentle, kindly.73
8592401845Mollifyappease the anger or anxiety of (someone)74
8592401846reclamationreclaiming; reformation, recovery. (or it can be land obtained from water)75
8592401847DubiousNot to be relied upon; suspect (hesitating or doubting)76
8592401848Fabricatedinvent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent77
8592401849Hypocrisythe practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense78
8592401850Slandermake false and damaging statements about (someone).79
8592401851spuriousnot being what it purports to be; false or fake80
8592401852Astutehaving or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage81
8592401853clandestineoperation is an intelligence or millitary operation carried out in such a way that the operation goes unnoticed by the general population82
8592401854disingenuousnot candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.83
8592401855rusean action intended to deceive someone; a trick84
8592401856stratagema plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end85
8592401857surreptitiouskept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.86
8592401858waryfeeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems87
8592401859wilyskilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.88
8592401860inconsequentialnot important or significant89
8592401861superficialexisting or occurring at or on the surface. (appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely).90
8592401862tenuousvery weak or slight >( small in degree).91
8592401863trivialof little value or importance92
8592401864coupa sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.93
8592401865Ambiguous(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.94
8592401866ambivalenthaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.95
8592401867apatheticshowing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.96
8592401868Arbitrarybased on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.97
8592401869capriciousgiven to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior98
8592401870equivocateuse ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.99
8592401871indifferenthaving no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.100
8592401872whimsicalplayfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way101
8592401873assiduousshowing great care and perseverance102
8592401874compellingevoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way103
8592401875diligenthaving or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties104
8592401876doggedhaving or showing tenacity and grim persistence.105
8592401877enduresuffer (something painful or difficult) patiently106
8592401878intrepidfearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)107
8592401879maverickan unorthodox or independent-minded person108
8592401880obduratestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action109
8592401881obstinatestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so110
8592401882proliferateincrease rapidly in numbers; multiply111
8592401883tenacitythe quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.112
8592401884vitalitythe state of being strong and active; energy113
8592401885assimilationthe process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group114
8592401886consensusgeneral agreement.115
8592401887contextthe set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation.116
8592401888derivedobtain something from (a specified source)117
8592401889incumbentnecessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.118
8592401890inevitablecertain to happen; unavoidable119
8592401891malleableeasily influenced; pliable120
8592401892subdueovercome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)121
8592401893Inoculatemedical : to give (a person or animal) a weakened form of a disease in order to prevent infection by the disease122
8592401894Lurid: causing shock or disgust : involving sex or violence in a way that is meant to be shocking : shining or glowing with a bright and unpleasant color123
8592401895Putrefyingto be slowly destroyed by natural processes : to rot and become putrid124
8592401896Somnolent1 : of a kind likely to induce sleep 2 a : inclined to or heavy with sleep : drowsy125
8592401897Dourserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy126
8592401898Errantserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy127
8592401899Bewildered1 : to cause to lose one's bearings 2 : to perplex or confuse especially by a complexity, variety, or multitude of objects or considerations128
8592401900Astroturfed—used for an artificial surface that resembles grass129
8592401901GeriatricAn old person y130
8592401902Tromped1 : tramp 1 2 : to step hard : stamp 131
8592401903Connoisseur: a person who knows a lot about something (such as art, wine, food, etc.) : an expert in a particular subject132
8592401904Attestingto show, prove, or state that something is true or real133
8592401905Soporific: causing a person to become tired and ready to fall asleep134
8592401906indignant(adj.) filled with resentment or anger over something unjust, unworthy, or mean135
8592401907skirmisha minor fight or battle136
8592401908rasprough, grating tone137
8592401909swathingenveloping138
8592401910deposetopple from power139
8592401911deprecateto disapprove regretfully, to belittle, to express mild disapproval140
8592401912abaseto lower in rank, prestige, or esteem141
8592401913magnanimityhaving a lofty, generous, and courageous spirit142
8592401914tersebrief and to the point143
8592401915collateralA security pledged for the repayment of a loan.144
8592401916beguileto deceive, to mislead, to persuade with charm145
8592401917theologianone who studies religion146
8592401918discursiverambling, moving from one topic to another randomly147
8592401919grandeurimpressiveness; stateliness; majesty148
8592401920indicativedemonstrates149
8592401921apocryphalof questionable authority or authenticity150
8592401922extraneousnot essential; superfluous151
8592401923adept(adj.) thoroughly skilled; (n.) an expert152
8592401924sanguineoptimistic153
8592401925homileticdidactic, moralistic154
8592401926didacticintended to instruct155
8592401927lariatrope used to catch cattle and horses156
8592401928prolific(adj.) abundantly productive; abundant, profuse157
8592401929penuryextreme poverty158
8592401930venerablerespectable due to age159
8592401931punctilious(adj.) very careful and exact, attentive to fine points of etiquette or propriety160

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