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13917554919BombasticHigh sounding but with little meaning; inflated;grandiloquent.0
13917554920CapriciousImpulsive; unpredictable. Sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.1
13917554921Colloquialism (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
13917554922Apathylack of interest, enthusiasm or concern. No emotion3
13917554923DialectA variety of language confined to a region or group, manner or means of expressing oneself.4
13917554924CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.5
13917554925VoiceAn authors distinctive literary style, basic vision and general attitude toward the world. Revealed through the use of Syntax, Diction, Punctuation, Characterization, and Dialogue.6
13917554926AssertionA 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
13917554927Cogent(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.8
13917554928Coherent(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent9
13917554929Cohesivecharacterized by or causing cohesion (act or state of being uniting, cohering, or sticking together).10
13917554930Didacticintended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.11
13917554931Discoursewritten or spoken communication or debate. (verb) speak or write authoritatively about a topic.12
13917554932Eloquencefluent or persuasive speaking or writing.13
13917554933Fluidable to flow easily.14
13917554934implicationthe conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.15
13917554935lucidexpressed clearly; easy to understand16
13917554936rhetora teacher of rhetoric17
13917554937Arbitera person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter18
13917554938Biasedunfairly prejudiced for or against something or someone.19
13917554939Exculpateshow or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing20
13917554940Impartialtreating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.21
13917554941Incontrovertiblenot able to be denied or disputed.22
13917554942Integritythe quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.23
13917554943Objectivitythe quality of being objective; justice; neutrality24
13917554944Plausible(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.25
13917554945Substantiatedprovide evidence to support or prove that truth of.26
13917554946vindicatedclear (something) of blame or suspicion.27
13917554947Contemptuousshowing contempt; scornful28
13917554948Despoticof, relating to, or characteristics of a despot (ruler with total power; usually unfair)29
13917554949Dictatorialof or typical of a ruler with total control30
13917554950Disdainthe feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.31
13917554951Haughtyarrogantly superior and disdainful.32
13917554952Imperiousassuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.33
13917554953Patronizingtreat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.34
13917554954Listlesslacking energy or enthusiasm.35
13917554955Melancholya feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.36
13917554956Torpora state of physical or mental inactivity37
13917554957alliancea relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or qualities.38
13917554958disparitya great difference, imbalance.39
13917554959impingehave an affect or impact, especially a negative one. Influence.40
13917554960Paradoxa state or proposition that, despite reasoning, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, self-contradictory.41
13917554961allusionan expression to call something to mind without mentioning it exactly; an indirect or passing reference.42
13917554962parallelismthe act of being parallel or corresponding in some way.43
13917554963indolentwanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.44
13917554964insipid.lacking flavor, vigor or interest.45
13917554965lamenta passionate expression or grief or sorrow.46
13917554966Sanctiona threatening penalty for disobeying a law or rule47
13917554967servilehaving or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.48
13917554968suppressedforcibly to an end to.49
13917554969Embellishmake (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.50
13917554970floridhaving a red or flushed complexion51
13917554971opulentostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish52
13917554972ornatemade in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.53
13917554973ostentatiouscharacterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.54
13917554974poignantevoking a keen sense or sadness or regret.55
13917554975Ebulliencethe quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.56
13917554976effusiveexpressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.57
13917554977egregiousoutstandingly bad; shocking.58
13917554978freneticfast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.59
13917554979gratuitousuncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted60
13917554980flagrant(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive61
13917554981superfluousunnecessary, especially through being more than enough.62
13917554982convolutedextremely complex and difficult to follow (especially or a story, sentence, or argument).63
13917554983cryptichaving a meaning that is mysterious or obscure64
13917554984Obscureuncertain; not discovered or know about.65
13917554985futileincapable of producing any useful result; pointless.66
13917554986impededelay or prevent by obstructing them; hinder.67
13917554987quandarya state of perplexity or uncertainty over what what to do in a difficult situation.68
13917554988alleviatemake (suffering or a problem) less severe.69
13917554989asylumthe 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
13917554990auspiciousconductive to success; favorable.71
13917554991benevolentwell meaning and kindly72
13917554992benigngentle, kindly.73
13917554993Mollifyappease the anger or anxiety of (someone)74
13917554994reclamationreclaiming; reformation, recovery. (or it can be land obtained from water)75
13917554995DubiousNot to be relied upon; suspect (hesitating or doubting)76
13917554996Fabricatedinvent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent77
13917554997Hypocrisythe practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense78
13917554998Slandermake false and damaging statements about (someone).79
13917554999spuriousnot being what it purports to be; false or fake80
13917555000Astutehaving or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage81
13917555001clandestineoperation is an intelligence or millitary operation carried out in such a way that the operation goes unnoticed by the general population82
13917555002disingenuousnot candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.83
13917555003rusean action intended to deceive someone; a trick84
13917555004stratagema plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end85
13917555005surreptitiouskept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.86
13917555006waryfeeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems87
13917555007wilyskilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.88
13917555008inconsequentialnot important or significant89
13917555009superficialexisting or occurring at or on the surface. (appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely).90
13917555010tenuousvery weak or slight >( small in degree).91
13917555011trivialof little value or importance92
13917555012coupa sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.93
13917555013Ambiguous(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.94
13917555014ambivalenthaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.95
13917555015apatheticshowing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.96
13917555016Arbitrarybased on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.97
13917555017capriciousgiven to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior98
13917555018equivocateuse ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.99
13917555019indifferenthaving no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.100
13917555020whimsicalplayfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way101
13917555021assiduousshowing great care and perseverance102
13917555022compellingevoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way103
13917555023diligenthaving or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties104
13917555024doggedhaving or showing tenacity and grim persistence.105
13917555025enduresuffer (something painful or difficult) patiently106
13917555026intrepidfearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)107
13917555027maverickan unorthodox or independent-minded person108
13917555028obduratestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action109
13917555029obstinatestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so110
13917555030proliferateincrease rapidly in numbers; multiply111
13917555031tenacitythe quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.112
13917555032vitalitythe state of being strong and active; energy113
13917555033assimilationthe process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group114
13917555034consensusgeneral agreement.115
13917555035contextthe set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation.116
13917555036derivedobtain something from (a specified source)117
13917555037incumbentnecessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.118
13917555038inevitablecertain to happen; unavoidable119
13917555039malleableeasily influenced; pliable120
13917555040subdueovercome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)121
13917555041Inoculatemedical : to give (a person or animal) a weakened form of a disease in order to prevent infection by the disease122
13917555042Lurid: 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
13917555043Putrefyingto be slowly destroyed by natural processes : to rot and become putrid124
13917555044Somnolent1 : of a kind likely to induce sleep 2 a : inclined to or heavy with sleep : drowsy125
13917555045Dourserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy126
13917555046Errantserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy127
13917555047Bewildered1 : to cause to lose one's bearings 2 : to perplex or confuse especially by a complexity, variety, or multitude of objects or considerations128
13917555048Astroturfed—used for an artificial surface that resembles grass129
13917555049GeriatricAn old person y130
13917555050Tromped1 : tramp 1 2 : to step hard : stamp 131
13917555051Connoisseur: a person who knows a lot about something (such as art, wine, food, etc.) : an expert in a particular subject132
13917555052Attestingto show, prove, or state that something is true or real133
13917555053Soporific: causing a person to become tired and ready to fall asleep134
13917555054indignant(adj.) filled with resentment or anger over something unjust, unworthy, or mean135
13917555055skirmisha minor fight or battle136
13917555056rasprough, grating tone137
13917555057swathingenveloping138
13917555058deposetopple from power139
13917555059deprecateto disapprove regretfully, to belittle, to express mild disapproval140
13917555060abaseto lower in rank, prestige, or esteem141
13917555061magnanimityhaving a lofty, generous, and courageous spirit142
13917555062tersebrief and to the point143
13917555063collateralA security pledged for the repayment of a loan.144
13917555064beguileto deceive, to mislead, to persuade with charm145
13917555065theologianone who studies religion146
13917555066discursiverambling, moving from one topic to another randomly147
13917555067grandeurimpressiveness; stateliness; majesty148
13917555068indicativedemonstrates149
13917555069apocryphalof questionable authority or authenticity150
13917555070extraneousnot essential; superfluous151
13917555071adept(adj.) thoroughly skilled; (n.) an expert152
13917555072sanguineoptimistic153
13917555073homileticdidactic, moralistic154
13917555074didacticintended to instruct155
13917555075lariatrope used to catch cattle and horses156
13917555076prolific(adj.) abundantly productive; abundant, profuse157
13917555077penuryextreme poverty158
13917555078venerablerespectable due to age159
13917555079punctilious(adj.) very careful and exact, attentive to fine points of etiquette or propriety160

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