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5817089925Abjure(v) to solemnly renounce0
5817100878Abrogate(v) to appeal, to end or cancel in an official way1
5817100879Acerbic(adj) expressing sharp or harsh criticism in a clever way2
5817103195Acrimony(n) angry and bitter feelings3
5817103196Acumen(n) the ability to think clearly and make good decisions4
5817103197Admonish(v) speak to someone in a way that expresses disapproval or critisism5
5817103198Adulation(n) extreme adoration or praise6
5817105269Adumbrate(v) to foreshadow vaguely7
5817105270Akimbo(adj) with hands on the hips and elbows turned out8
5817105271Akin(adj) similar or related9
5817105272Allay(v) to make something less severe or strong10
5817106815Approbation(n) praise or approval11
5817106816Arrogate(v) to take or claim in a way that is not fair or legal12
5817106817Ascetic(adj) relating to, or having a strict and simple way of living that avoids physical pleasure13
5817108125Aspersion(n) a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation14
5817108126Avocation(n) an activity done regularly for enjoyment, rather than as a job15
5817108127Blandish(v) to coax with flattery, to persuade with appealing words16
5817108128Blase(adj) having or showing a lack of interest in something, usually because it's familiar17
5817109783Boon(n) something pleasant or helpful; a blessing18
5817109784Burnish(v) to make smooth and shiny by polishing it (especially metal or leather)19
5817109785Cajole(v) to persuade someone by making promises or giving compromises20
5817109786Callous(adj) not showing or feeling any concern about the problems or suffering of other people21
5817111241Capacious(adj) able to hold or contain a lot; large in capacity22
5817111242Censure(n) official, strong criticism23
5817112573Concomitant(adj) happening at the same time as something else24
5817112574Corroborate(v) to support or help prove by providing information or evidence25
5817113745Didactic(adj) designed or intended to teach people something26
5817113746Disparity(n) a significant difference27
5817113747Dissemble(v) to hide your true feelings or opinions28
5817115414Dissimulation(n) something hidden under a false appearance29
5817115415Diurnal(adj) happening every day or during the day30
5817115416Droll(adj) having an odd or amusing quality31
5817115417Edict(n) an official order given by a person with power or a government32
5817117262Encumber(v) to make problems for; to burden, to weigh down33
5817117263Epistle(n) a formal or elegant letter34
5817117264Expectorate(v) to spit; to eject through coughing or spitting35
5817118829Feckless(adj) having or resulting from a weak character or nature36
5817118830Hospice(n) a place that provides care for the dying or for travelers37
5817118831Impasse(n) a situation in which no progress seems possible38
5817118832Impetus(n) a force that causes something to be done, or to move39
5817120473Indiscretion(n) lack of good judgement or care in behavior or speech40
5817120474Indolent(adj) not liking to work or be active41
5817120475Inexorable(adj) not able to be stopped or changed42
5817121748Insipid(adj) not interesting or exciting; dull, boring43
5817121749Lassitude(n) the condition of being tired; lack of physical or mental energy44
5817121750Licentious(adj) sexually immoral or offensive45
5817123401Marauding(adj) roaming about and raiding, in search of plunder46
5817123402Mitigate(v) to make something less severe, harmful, or painful47
5817123403Moribund(adj) no longer active or effective; very sick48
5817124699Nefarious(adj) evil or immoral49
5817124700Palpate(v) to examine through touch or tapping50
5817124701Perquisites(n) privileges, gains, or profits in addition to a regular salary or wages51
5817126058Phlegmatic(adj) not easily upset, excited or angered52
5817126059Presumptuous(adj) too confident to the point of rudeness; done or made without permission, right, or reason53
5817126060Prostrate(adj) lying face down (act of subserviance)54
5817128225Pusillanimous(adj) weak and afraid of danger55
5817128226Retinue(n) group of helpers, supporters, or followers56
5817128227Ribald(adj) crude and offensive57
5817129774Sepulcher(n) a place of burial58
5817129775Subversive(adj) secretly trying to ruin or destroy a government or political system59
5817129776Suppliant(n) a person who asks for something in a respectful way from a powerful person or God60
5817131014Tedium(n) the state of being tedious or boring61
5817131015Torrid(adj) very hot or dry; ardent and passionate62
5817131016Vacillate(v) to repeatedly change your opinions or desires63
5817132766Vacuous(adj) having or showing a lack of intelligence or serious thought, lacking substance64
5817132767Winsome(adj) cheerful, pleasant, appealing65
5817132780Wistful(adj) musingly sad66
5817135069Wizened(adj) dry, shrunken, and wrinkled from old age or failing vitality67
5817135070Zenith(n) the highest or most successful period of times; the highest point68
5817137085Zephyr(n) a very slight or gentle wind69

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