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5894345142Abjure(v) to solemnly renounce0
5894345143Abrogate(v) to appeal, to end or cancel in an official way1
5894345144Acerbic(adj) expressing sharp or harsh criticism in a clever way2
5894345145Acrimony(n) angry and bitter feelings3
5894345146Acumen(n) the ability to think clearly and make good decisions4
5894345147Admonish(v) speak to someone in a way that expresses disapproval or critisism5
5894345148Adulation(n) extreme adoration or praise6
5894345149Adumbrate(v) to foreshadow vaguely7
5894345150Akimbo(adj) with hands on the hips and elbows turned out8
5894345151Akin(adj) similar or related9
5894345152Allay(v) to make something less severe or strong10
5894345153Approbation(n) praise or approval11
5894345154Arrogate(v) to take or claim in a way that is not fair or legal12
5894345155Ascetic(adj) relating to, or having a strict and simple way of living that avoids physical pleasure13
5894345156Aspersion(n) a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation14
5894345157Avocation(n) an activity done regularly for enjoyment, rather than as a job15
5894345158Blandish(v) to coax with flattery, to persuade with appealing words16
5894345159Blase(adj) having or showing a lack of interest in something, usually because it's familiar17
5894345160Boon(n) something pleasant or helpful; a blessing18
5894345161Burnish(v) to make smooth and shiny by polishing it (especially metal or leather)19
5894345162Cajole(v) to persuade someone by making promises or giving compromises20
5894345163Callous(adj) not showing or feeling any concern about the problems or suffering of other people21
5894345164Capacious(adj) able to hold or contain a lot; large in capacity22
5894345165Censure(n) official, strong criticism23
5894345166Concomitant(adj) happening at the same time as something else24
5894345167Corroborate(v) to support or help prove by providing information or evidence25
5894345168Didactic(adj) designed or intended to teach people something26
5894345169Disparity(n) a significant difference27
5894345170Dissemble(v) to hide your true feelings or opinions28
5894345171Dissimulation(n) something hidden under a false appearance29
5894345172Diurnal(adj) happening every day or during the day30
5894345173Droll(adj) having an odd or amusing quality31
5894345174Edict(n) an official order given by a person with power or a government32
5894345175Encumber(v) to make problems for; to burden, to weigh down33
5894345176Epistle(n) a formal or elegant letter34
5894345177Expectorate(v) to spit; to eject through coughing or spitting35
5894345178Feckless(adj) having or resulting from a weak character or nature36
5894345179Hospice(n) a place that provides care for the dying or for travelers37
5894345180Impasse(n) a situation in which no progress seems possible38
5894345181Impetus(n) a force that causes something to be done, or to move39
5894345182Indiscretion(n) lack of good judgement or care in behavior or speech40
5894345183Indolent(adj) not liking to work or be active41
5894345184Inexorable(adj) not able to be stopped or changed42
5894345185Insipid(adj) not interesting or exciting; dull, boring43
5894345186Lassitude(n) the condition of being tired; lack of physical or mental energy44
5894345187Licentious(adj) sexually immoral or offensive45
5894345188Marauding(adj) roaming about and raiding, in search of plunder46
5894345189Mitigate(v) to make something less severe, harmful, or painful47
5894345190Moribund(adj) no longer active or effective; very sick48
5894345191Nefarious(adj) evil or immoral49
5894345192Palpate(v) to examine through touch or tapping50
5894345193Perquisites(n) privileges, gains, or profits in addition to a regular salary or wages51
5894345194Phlegmatic(adj) not easily upset, excited or angered52
5894345195Presumptuous(adj) too confident to the point of rudeness; done or made without permission, right, or reason53
5894345196Prostrate(adj) lying face down (act of subserviance)54
5894345197Pusillanimous(adj) weak and afraid of danger55
5894345198Retinue(n) group of helpers, supporters, or followers56
5894345199Ribald(adj) crude and offensive57
5894345200Sepulcher(n) a place of burial58
5894345201Subversive(adj) secretly trying to ruin or destroy a government or political system59
5894345202Suppliant(n) a person who asks for something in a respectful way from a powerful person or God60
5894345203Tedium(n) the state of being tedious or boring61
5894345204Torrid(adj) very hot or dry; ardent and passionate62
5894345205Vacillate(v) to repeatedly change your opinions or desires63
5894345206Vacuous(adj) having or showing a lack of intelligence or serious thought, lacking substance64
5894345207Winsome(adj) cheerful, pleasant, appealing65
5894345208Wistful(adj) musingly sad66
5894345209Wizened(adj) dry, shrunken, and wrinkled from old age or failing vitality67
5894345210Zenith(n) the highest or most successful period of times; the highest point68
5894345211Zephyr(n) a very slight or gentle wind69

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