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2985121365approbation n.the expression of approval or praise0
2985125028assuage v.to make easier, relieve, quiet, or calm1
2985178283coalition n.a union or merger for some specific purpose2
2985187230decadence n.excessive self-indulgence; a period of decline or decay3
2985197157elicit v.to draw forth, bring out from some source4
2985307620expostulate v.to attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning5
2985310883hackneyed adj.used so often as to lack freshness or originality6
2985357875hiatus n.a gap, opening, break7
2985359007innuendo n.a hint, indirect suggestion, or reference8
2985360539intercede v.to plead on behalf of someone else9
2985373035jaded adj.wearied, worn-out, dulled10
2985374097lurid adj.causing shock or horror; pale in color11
2985377435meritorious adj.worthy, deserving recognition and praise12
2985379685petulant adj.easily irritated and upset13
2985380778prerogative n.a special right or privilege14
2985382129provincial adj.local; narrow in mind or outlook15
2985384320simulate v.to imitate, pretend, or affect16
2985388136transcend v.to rise above or beyond, exceed17
2985388969umbrage n.an overshadowing influence or power; offense or resentment18
2985390852unctuous adj.excessively smooth or smug; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness19

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