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13771022568BombasticHigh sounding but with little meaning; inflated;grandiloquent.0
13771022569CapriciousImpulsive; unpredictable. Sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.1
13771022570Colloquialism (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
13771022571Apathylack of interest, enthusiasm or concern. No emotion3
13771022572DialectA variety of language confined to a region or group, manner or means of expressing oneself.4
13771022573CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.5
13771022574VoiceAn authors distinctive literary style, basic vision and general attitude toward the world. Revealed through the use of Syntax, Diction, Punctuation, Characterization, and Dialogue.6
13771022575AssertionA 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
13771022576Cogent(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.8
13771022577Coherent(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent9
13771022578Cohesivecharacterized by or causing cohesion (act or state of being uniting, cohering, or sticking together).10
13771022579Didacticintended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.11
13771022580Discoursewritten or spoken communication or debate. (verb) speak or write authoritatively about a topic.12
13771022581Eloquencefluent or persuasive speaking or writing.13
13771022582Fluidable to flow easily.14
13771022583implicationthe conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.15
13771022584lucidexpressed clearly; easy to understand16
13771022585Arbitera person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter17
13771022586Biasedunfairly prejudiced for or against something or someone.18
13771022587Exculpateshow or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing19
13771022588Impartialtreating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.20
13771022589Incontrovertiblenot able to be denied or disputed.21
13771022590Integritythe quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.22
13771022591Objectivitythe quality of being objective; justice; neutrality23
13771022592Plausible(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.24
13771022593Substantiatedprovide evidence to support or prove that truth of.25
13771022594vindicatedclear (something) of blame or suspicion.26
13771022595Contemptuousshowing contempt; scornful27
13771022596Despoticof, relating to, or characteristics of a despot (ruler with total power; usually unfair)28
13771022597Dictatorialof or typical of a ruler with total control29
13771022598Disdainthe feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.30
13771022599Haughtyarrogantly superior and disdainful.31
13771022600Imperiousassuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.32
13771022601Patronizingtreat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.33
13771022602Listlesslacking energy or enthusiasm.34
13771022603Melancholya feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.35
13771022604Torpora state of physical or mental inactivity36
13771022605alliancea relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or qualities.37
13771022606disparitya great difference, imbalance.38
13771022607impingehave an affect or impact, especially a negative one. Influence.39
13771022608Paradoxa state or proposition that, despite reasoning, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, self-contradictory.40
13771022609allusionan expression to call something to mind without mentioning it exactly; an indirect or passing reference.41
13771022610parallelismthe act of being parallel or corresponding in some way.42
13771022611indolentwanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.43
13771022612insipidlacking flavor, vigor or interest.44
13771022613lamenta passionate expression or grief or sorrow.45
13771022614Sanctiona threatening penalty for disobeying a law or rule46
13771022615servilehaving or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.47
13771022616suppressedforcibly to an end to.48
13771022617Embellishmake (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.49
13771022618floridhaving a red or flushed complexion50
13771022619opulentostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish51
13771022620ornatemade in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.52
13771022621ostentatiouscharacterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.53
13771022622poignantevoking a keen sense or sadness or regret.54
13771022623Ebulliencethe quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.55
13771022624effusiveexpressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.56
13771022625egregiousoutstandingly bad; shocking.57
13771022626freneticfast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.58
13771022627gratuitousuncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted59
13771022628flagrant(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive60
13771022629superfluousunnecessary, especially through being more than enough.61
13771022630convolutedextremely complex and difficult to follow (especially or a story, sentence, or argument).62
13771022631cryptichaving a meaning that is mysterious or obscure63
13771022632Obscureuncertain; not discovered or know about.64
13771022633futileincapable of producing any useful result; pointless.65
13771022634impededelay or prevent by obstructing them; hinder.66
13771022635quandarya state of perplexity or uncertainty over what what to do in a difficult situation.67
13771022636alleviatemake (suffering or a problem) less severe.68
13771022637asylumthe protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee. ( or it can be a mental hospital).69
13771022638auspiciousconductive to success; favorable.70
13771022639benevolentwell meaning and kindly71
13771022640benigngentle, kindly.72
13771022641Mollifyappease the anger or anxiety of (someone)73
13771022642reclamationreclaiming; reformation, recovery. (or it can be land obtained from water)74
13771022643DubiousNot to be relied upon; suspect (hesitating or doubting)75
13771022644Fabricatedinvent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent76
13771022645Hypocrisythe practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense77
13771022646Slandermake false and damaging statements about (someone).78
13771022647spuriousnot being what it purports to be; false or fake79
13771022648Astutehaving or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage80
13771022649clandestineoperation is an intelligence or millitary operation carried out in such a way that the operation goes unnoticed by the general population81
13771022650disingenuousnot candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.82
13771022651rusean action intended to deceive someone; a trick83
13771022652stratagema plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end84
13771022653surreptitiouskept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.85
13771022654waryfeeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems86
13771022655wilyskilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.87
13771022656inconsequentialnot important or significant88
13771022657superficialexisting or occurring at or on the surface. (appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely).89
13771022658tenuousvery weak or slight >( small in degree).90
13771022659trivialof little value or importance91
13771022660coupa sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.92
13771022661Ambiguous(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.93
13771022662ambivalenthaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.94
13771022663apatheticshowing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.95
13771022664Arbitrarybased on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.96
13771022665capriciousgiven to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior97
13771022666equivocateuse ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.98
13771022667indifferenthaving no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.99
13771022668whimsicalplayfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way100
13771022669assiduousshowing great care and perseverance101
13771022670compellingevoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way102
13771022671diligenthaving or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties103
13771022672doggedhaving or showing tenacity and grim persistence.104
13771022673enduresuffer (something painful or difficult) patiently105
13771022674intrepidfearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)106
13771022675maverickan unorthodox or independent-minded person107
13771022676obduratestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action108
13771022677obstinatestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so109
13771022678proliferateincrease rapidly in numbers; multiply110
13771022679tenacitythe quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.111
13771022680vitalitythe state of being strong and active; energy112
13771022681assimilationthe process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group113
13771022682consensusgeneral agreement.114
13771022683contextthe set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation.115
13771022684derivedobtain something from (a specified source)116
13771022685incumbentnecessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.117
13771022686inevitablecertain to happen; unavoidable118
13771022687malleableeasily influenced; pliable119
13771022688subdueovercome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)120
13771022689Inoculatemedical : to give (a person or animal) a weakened form of a disease in order to prevent infection by the disease121
13771022690Lurid: 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 color122
13771022691putrefyingto be slowly destroyed by natural processes : to rot and become putrid123
13771022692Somnolent1 : of a kind likely to induce sleep 2 a : inclined to or heavy with sleep : drowsy124
13771022693Dourserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy125
13771022694Errantserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy126
13771022695Bewildered1 : to cause to lose one's bearings 2 : to perplex or confuse especially by a complexity, variety, or multitude of objects or considerations127
13771022696GeriatricAn old person y128
13771022697Tromped1 : tramp 1 2 : to step hard : stamp 129
13771022698Connoisseur: a person who knows a lot about something (such as art, wine, food, etc.) : an expert in a particular subject130
13771022699Attestingto show, prove, or state that something is true or real131
13771022700Soporific: causing a person to become tired and ready to fall asleep132
13771022701indignant(adj.) filled with resentment or anger over something unjust, unworthy, or mean133
13771022702skirmisha minor fight or battle134
13771022703rasprough, grating tone135
13771022704swathingenveloping136
13771022705deposetopple from power137
13771022706deprecateto disapprove regretfully, to belittle, to express mild disapproval138
13771022707abaseto lower in rank, prestige, or esteem139
13771022708magnanimityhaving a lofty, generous, and courageous spirit140
13771022709tersebrief and to the point141
13771022710collateralA security pledged for the repayment of a loan.142
13771022711beguileto deceive, to mislead, to persuade with charm143
13771022712theologianone who studies religion144
13771022713discursiverambling, moving from one topic to another randomly145
13771022714grandeurimpressiveness; stateliness; majesty146
13771022715indicativedemonstrates147
13771022716apocryphalof questionable authority or authenticity148
13771022717extraneousnot essential; superfluous149
13771022718adept(adj.) thoroughly skilled; (n.) an expert150
13771022719sanguineoptimistic151
13771022720homileticdidactic, moralistic152
13771022721didacticintended to instruct153
13771022722lariatrope used to catch cattle and horses154
13771022723prolific(adj.) abundantly productive; abundant, profuse155
13771022724penuryextreme poverty156
13771022725venerablerespectable due to age157
13771022726punctilious(adj.) very careful and exact, attentive to fine points of etiquette or propriety158

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