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11215565342self-effacing(adj.) not drawing attention to oneself; modest0
11215586872ingratiate(v.) to charm or flatter someone1
11215599005strident(adj.) loud and harsh2
11215640945valorize(v.) to give value to something3
11215656168onerous(adj.) burdensome; involving hardship or difficulty4
11215665725drudgery(n.) hard, dull, or tiresome work5
11215684791dispel(v.) to make something (like a feeling or belief) go away/disappear6
11219512308congenial(adj.) getting on well with others; agreeable, pleasant7
11225710762laudable(adj.) (of an action) worthy of praise8
11225725318exemplary(adj.) worthy of imitation, commendable; serving as a model9
11225747221vapid(adj.) uninteresting; not challenging10
11225762610salve(v.) to soothe11
11225783419innuendo(n.) a hint, indirect suggestion, or reference (often in a derogatory sense)12
11225791640banter(v.) to exchange playful remarks, tease; (n.) talk that is playful and teasing13
11225811105breadth(n.) the width/extent of something14
11225827280wry(adj.) using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor15
11225844931stern(adj.) severe; strict; harsh16
11225857231reproach(v.) to express disapproval17
11225872189scrupulous(adj.) thorough; diligent18
11225892760indigenous(adj.) native; naturally occuring19
11225913844facilitate(v.) to make (an action or process) easier20
11225935484fervor(n.) intense, passionate feeling21
11225947213aesthete(n.) one who appreciates and seeks beauty/art22
11225963157imperialism(n.) a policy of extending a country's power and influence by using military force23
11226001780admonish(v.) to warn or reprimand someone firmly24
11226021607insinuate(v.) to suggest or hint (something bad) in an indirect and unpleasant way25
11312285885extrapolate(v.) to estimate by projecting known information26
11410305737continuum(n.) a gradual progression through many stages between one extreme and another27
11410421923semantics(n.) the study of the meaning of words and sentences28
11429560759vitriolic(adj.) filled with bitter criticism29
11452099298elated(adj.) in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased30
11452108436concession(n.) a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; compromise31
11452129817truism(n.) a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting32
11452144586deference(n.) humble submission and respect33
11507939302irreverent(adj.) disrespectful34
11694970655ephemeral(adj.) lasting a very short time35
11694970656innocuous(adj.) harmless, insignificant36
11694973282serene(adj.) calm, peaceful37
11694973283enigmatic(adj.) puzzling38
11694975748august(adj.) majestic, inspiring admiration and respect39
11694998910haphazard(adj.) by chance; lacking order40
11695017732arbitrary(adj.) unreasonable; based on one's wishes41
11695029083ostracize(v.) to exclude from a group; banish42
11695040549ellipsis(n.) three periods (...) in between words/a phrase43
11695061301query(v.) to ask44
11695081639harbor(v.) to give shelter; to nourish (a specific thought or feeling)45
11695104441equanimity(n.) calmness46
11695189607resignation(n.) acceptance of fate47
11801298315delegate(v./n.) to divide up, especially responsibilities / a person chosen to represent others48
11801317875hither(adj.) here; toward this place49
11801326356doctrine(n.) a belief, principle, or teaching50
11801332510anomaly(n.) abnormality; irregularity51
11801338850cohere(v.) to stick together52
11801343744transmute(v.) to change from one nature, substance, or form to another53
11801346535apparatus(n.) equipment; a group of machines54
11845692147ubitiquous(adj.) present everywhere55
11845700451fervent(adj.) passionate56
11845708978ostentatious(adj.) showing off (wealth)57
11845715011contentious(adj.) argumentative, causing disagreement58
11845723271reprove(v.) to find fault with, criticize59
11927968942magnanimous(adj.) being v. generous in forgiving someone60
11927989905enervate(v.) to weaken; drain (someone's) energy61
11928021923esculent(adj.) something edible62
11928048181excursion(n.) a brief trip for pleasure63
11928068316enterprise(n.) a business organization involved in things like shipping, mining, railroads, or factories.64

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