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14499300003BombasticHigh sounding but with little meaning; inflated;grandiloquent.0
14499300004CapriciousImpulsive; unpredictable. Sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.1
14499300005Colloquialism (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
14499300006Apathylack of interest, enthusiasm or concern. No emotion3
14499300007DialectA variety of language confined to a region or group, manner or means of expressing oneself.4
14499300008CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.5
14499300009VoiceAn authors distinctive literary style, basic vision and general attitude toward the world. Revealed through the use of Syntax, Diction, Punctuation, Characterization, and Dialogue.6
14499300010AssertionA 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
14499300011Cogent(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.8
14499300012Coherent(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent9
14499300013Cohesivecharacterized by or causing cohesion (act or state of being uniting, cohering, or sticking together).10
14499300014Didacticintended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.11
14499300015Discoursewritten or spoken communication or debate. (verb) speak or write authoritatively about a topic.12
14499300016Eloquencefluent or persuasive speaking or writing.13
14499300017Fluidable to flow easily.14
14499300018implicationthe conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.15
14499300019lucidexpressed clearly; easy to understand16
14499300020rhetora teacher of rhetoric17
14499300021Arbitera person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter18
14499300022Biasedunfairly prejudiced for or against something or someone.19
14499300023Exculpateshow or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing20
14499300024Impartialtreating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.21
14499300025Incontrovertiblenot able to be denied or disputed.22
14499300026Integritythe quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.23
14499300027Objectivitythe quality of being objective; justice; neutrality24
14499300028Plausible(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.25
14499300029Substantiatedprovide evidence to support or prove that truth of.26
14499300030vindicatedclear (something) of blame or suspicion.27
14499300031Contemptuousshowing contempt; scornful28
14499300032Despoticof, relating to, or characteristics of a despot (ruler with total power; usually unfair)29
14499300033Dictatorialof or typical of a ruler with total control30
14499300034Disdainthe feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.31
14499300035Haughtyarrogantly superior and disdainful.32
14499300036Imperiousassuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.33
14499300037Patronizingtreat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.34
14499300038Listlesslacking energy or enthusiasm.35
14499300039Melancholya feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.36
14499300040Torpora state of physical or mental inactivity37
14499300041alliancea relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or qualities.38
14499300042disparitya great difference, imbalance.39
14499300043impingehave an affect or impact, especially a negative one. Influence.40
14499300044Paradoxa state or proposition that, despite reasoning, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, self-contradictory.41
14499300045allusionan expression to call something to mind without mentioning it exactly; an indirect or passing reference.42
14499300046parallelismthe act of being parallel or corresponding in some way.43
14499300047indolentwanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.44
14499300048insipid.lacking flavor, vigor or interest.45
14499300049lamenta passionate expression or grief or sorrow.46
14499300050Sanctiona threatening penalty for disobeying a law or rule47
14499300051servilehaving or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.48
14499300052suppressedforcibly to an end to.49
14499300053Embellishmake (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.50
14499300054floridhaving a red or flushed complexion51
14499300055opulentostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish52
14499300056ornatemade in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.53
14499300057ostentatiouscharacterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.54
14499300058poignantevoking a keen sense or sadness or regret.55
14499300059Ebulliencethe quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.56
14499300060effusiveexpressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.57
14499300061egregiousoutstandingly bad; shocking.58
14499300062freneticfast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.59
14499300063gratuitousuncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted60
14499300064flagrant(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive61
14499300065superfluousunnecessary, especially through being more than enough.62
14499300066convolutedextremely complex and difficult to follow (especially or a story, sentence, or argument).63
14499300067cryptichaving a meaning that is mysterious or obscure64
14499300068Obscureuncertain; not discovered or know about.65
14499300069futileincapable of producing any useful result; pointless.66
14499300070impededelay or prevent by obstructing them; hinder.67
14499300071quandarya state of perplexity or uncertainty over what what to do in a difficult situation.68
14499300072alleviatemake (suffering or a problem) less severe.69
14499300073asylumthe protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee. ( or it can be a mental hospital).70
14499300074auspiciousconductive to success; favorable.71
14499300075benevolentwell meaning and kindly72
14499300076benigngentle, kindly.73
14499300077Mollifyappease the anger or anxiety of (someone)74
14499300078reclamationreclaiming; reformation, recovery. (or it can be land obtained from water)75
14499300079DubiousNot to be relied upon; suspect (hesitating or doubting)76
14499300080Fabricatedinvent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent77
14499300081Hypocrisythe practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense78
14499300082Slandermake false and damaging statements about (someone).79
14499300083spuriousnot being what it purports to be; false or fake80
14499300084Astutehaving or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage81
14499300085clandestineoperation is an intelligence or millitary operation carried out in such a way that the operation goes unnoticed by the general population82
14499300086disingenuousnot candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.83
14499300087rusean action intended to deceive someone; a trick84
14499300088stratagema plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end85
14499300089surreptitiouskept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.86
14499300090waryfeeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems87
14499300091wilyskilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.88
14499300092inconsequentialnot important or significant89
14499300093superficialexisting or occurring at or on the surface. (appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely).90
14499300094tenuousvery weak or slight >( small in degree).91
14499300095trivialof little value or importance92
14499300096coupa sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.93
14499300097Ambiguous(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.94
14499300098ambivalenthaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.95
14499300099apatheticshowing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.96
14499300100Arbitrarybased on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.97
14499300101capriciousgiven to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior98
14499300102equivocateuse ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.99
14499300103indifferenthaving no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.100
14499300104whimsicalplayfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way101
14499300105assiduousshowing great care and perseverance102
14499300106compellingevoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way103
14499300107diligenthaving or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties104
14499300108doggedhaving or showing tenacity and grim persistence.105
14499300109enduresuffer (something painful or difficult) patiently106
14499300110intrepidfearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)107
14499300111maverickan unorthodox or independent-minded person108
14499300112obduratestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action109
14499300113obstinatestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so110
14499300114proliferateincrease rapidly in numbers; multiply111
14499300115tenacitythe quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.112
14499300116vitalitythe state of being strong and active; energy113
14499300117assimilationthe process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group114
14499300118consensusgeneral agreement.115
14499300119contextthe set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation.116
14499300120derivedobtain something from (a specified source)117
14499300121incumbentnecessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.118
14499300122inevitablecertain to happen; unavoidable119
14499300123malleableeasily influenced; pliable120
14499300124subdueovercome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)121
14499300125Inoculatemedical : to give (a person or animal) a weakened form of a disease in order to prevent infection by the disease122
14499300126Lurid: 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 color123
14499300127Putrefyingto be slowly destroyed by natural processes : to rot and become putrid124
14499300128Somnolent1 : of a kind likely to induce sleep 2 a : inclined to or heavy with sleep : drowsy125
14499300129Dourserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy126
14499300130Errantserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy127
14499300131Bewildered1 : to cause to lose one's bearings 2 : to perplex or confuse especially by a complexity, variety, or multitude of objects or considerations128
14499300132Astroturfed—used for an artificial surface that resembles grass129
14499300133GeriatricAn old person y130
14499300134Tromped1 : tramp 1 2 : to step hard : stamp 131
14499300135Connoisseur: a person who knows a lot about something (such as art, wine, food, etc.) : an expert in a particular subject132
14499300136Attestingto show, prove, or state that something is true or real133
14499300137Soporific: causing a person to become tired and ready to fall asleep134
14499300138indignant(adj.) filled with resentment or anger over something unjust, unworthy, or mean135
14499300139skirmisha minor fight or battle136
14499300140rasprough, grating tone137
14499300141swathingenveloping138
14499300142deposetopple from power139
14499300143deprecateto disapprove regretfully, to belittle, to express mild disapproval140
14499300144abaseto lower in rank, prestige, or esteem141
14499300145magnanimityhaving a lofty, generous, and courageous spirit142
14499300146tersebrief and to the point143
14499300147collateralA security pledged for the repayment of a loan.144
14499300148beguileto deceive, to mislead, to persuade with charm145
14499300149theologianone who studies religion146
14499300150discursiverambling, moving from one topic to another randomly147
14499300151grandeurimpressiveness; stateliness; majesty148
14499300152indicativedemonstrates149
14499300153apocryphalof questionable authority or authenticity150
14499300154extraneousnot essential; superfluous151
14499300155adept(adj.) thoroughly skilled; (n.) an expert152
14499300156sanguineoptimistic153
14499300157homileticdidactic, moralistic154
14499300158didacticintended to instruct155
14499300159lariatrope used to catch cattle and horses156
14499300160prolific(adj.) abundantly productive; abundant, profuse157
14499300161penuryextreme poverty158
14499300162venerablerespectable due to age159
14499300163punctilious(adj.) very careful and exact, attentive to fine points of etiquette or propriety160

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