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9701884770Uncouth (adj)Lacking good manners0
9701884771Supine (adj)Lying flat on one's back1
9701884772Fugue (n)Loss of identity or memory Musical composition that has two parts2
9701884773Eddying (v)Moving or whirling3
9701884774Vortex or Vortices (n)Whirpool, center of turbulence, disrupted4
9701884775Balk (v)To refuse stubbornly or abruptly; to stop short and refuse to go on5
9701884776Synergies (n)Combined actions of a group6
9701884777Xenophobic (adj)Fearful of foreigners7
9701884778Mammonish (adj)Motivated by desire for money or wealth; greedy8
9701884779Amorphous (adj)Shapeless9
9701884780Botch (v)to spoil by poor work; bungle.10
9701884781cleave (v)to split or divide11
9701884782cleave (v)to cling or stick12
9701884783accredits (v)Give credit to13
9701884784mote (n)A particle or speck of dust14
9701884785tour de force (n)Exceptional achievement using skill or intelligence15
9701884786flank (n.)Side16
9701884787Infernal (adj)Hellish17
9701884788translucent (adj)Allowing light to pass through; clear18
9701884789pedestrian (adj)Ordinary19
9701884790Lee (n)Area sheltered from the wind; shelter20
9701884791abstinence (n)the act of refraining from pleasurable activity21
9701884792exasperate (v.)Annoy extremely; irritate to the highest degree22
9701884793adversity (n)misfortune23
9701884794indomitable (adj)Unable to be subdued or overcome24
9701884795Amicable (adj)Friendly, agreeable25
9701884796baffle (v)Perplex26
9701884797anecdote (n)short, usually funny account of an event27
9701884798bias (n)A subjective point of view28
9701884799antagonist (n)foe, opponent, adversary29
9701884800hinder (v)to delay; to stop or prevent from happening30
9701884801assiduous (adj)persistent, hard-working, steady31
9701884802marshaled (v)Arranged in proper order, arranged clearly, orderly32
9701884803benevolent (adj)friendly, helpful33
9701884804repurcussions (n)an effect or consequence of some action or event, result34
9701884805censure (v)to criticize harshly35
9701884806innate (adj)Existence since birth, natural36
9701884807Clairvoyant (adj)Exceptionally insightful, able to foresee the future37
9701884808Lamented (v)Felt sorrow; regretful38
9701884809compassion (n)With emotion/ Sympathy39
9701884810Meticulous (adj)extremely careful about small details40
9701884811condescending (adj)possessing an attitude of superiority, patronizing41
9701884812irrefutable (adj)Cannot be argued against42
9701884813conformist (n)A person who complied with special rules and customs43
9701884814exert (v)To put forth forth vigorous action or effect44
9701884815convergence (n)coming together45
9701884816demagogue (n)a leader who appeals to citizens' emotions to obtain power46
9701884817invulnerable (adj)Cannot be hurt or harmed; a rubble rouser47
9701884818diligent (adj)hardworking and careful48
9701884819scrupulous (adj)having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right; principled.49
9701884820disdain (v)to regard with scorn or contempt50
9701884821Inferential (adj)Able to be understood without it being spelled out. Reading between the lines.51
9701884822empathy (n)identification with the feelings of others52
9701884823Misogynist (n)Hater of women53
9701884824enervating (adj)weakening, tiring54
9701884825ImprecautionsCurses, malediction55
9701884826Ephemeral (adj)Momentary, transient, fleeting56
9701884827a prioriValid independently of observations57
9701884828exasperation (n)irritation, frustration58
9701884829fickle (adj)Casually changeable, not loyal in affections.59
9701884830extenuating (adj)Lessening the seriousness of guilt60
9701884831Chimera (n)A fire breathing monster61
9701884832fortuitous (adj)happening by luck62
9701884833derivative (adj.)not original; secondary63
9701884834hackneyed (adj)cliched, worn out by overuse64
9701884835regression (n)A return to a former or earlier state65
9701884836Hedonist (n)Person who pursues pleasure as a goal66
9701884837disparagement (n)Something that causes loss of dignity67
9701884838Impetuous (adj)Impulsive, rash, acting without thinking68
9701884839brunt (n)the main shock of force or impact69
9701884840incompatible (adj)opposed in nature, not able to live or work together70
9701884841disenfranchisedto deprive of a right to citizenship71
9701884842inevitableunavoidable, certain72
9701884843denigrate (v)to disparage73
9701884844intrepid (adj)fearless, adventurous74
9701884845recapitulationa summary or review75
9701884846jubilationjoy, exultation, celebration76
9701884847egalitarianasserting the belief we are equal77
9701884848longevity (n)long life78
9701884849Epoch (n)popular historical period marked by characteristics79
9701884850nonchalantcalm, casual, seeming unexcited80
9701884851enigma (n)a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence; something containing a hidden meaning81
9701884852Opulent (adj)Wealthy82
9701884853congenial (adj)suitable, compatible, agreeable83
9701884854Ostentatious (adj)Displaying wealth84
9701884855coiffure (n)a style of hair or head covering85
9701884856perfidious (adj)faithless, disloyal, untrustworthy86
9701884857conciliate (v)to overcome distrust87
9701884858Pretentious (adj)pretending to be important, intelligent, cultured88
9701884859induce (v)To lead towards some action89
9701884860prosaic (adj)Relating to prose Dull, commonplace90
9701941399perpetual (adj)never ending or changing91
9701941400Provocative (adj)Causing disturbance or excitement92
9701941401lethargy (n)the quality or state of being lazy, sluggish, or indifferent93
9701941402querulous (adj)peevish, complaining, fretful94
9701941403Roused (v)bring out of sleep; awaken.95
9701941404reclusive (adj)preferring to live in isolation96
9701941405impede (v)interfere with or slow the progress of; hinder; obstruct97
9701941406innovationsomething new98
9701941407Impunity (n)exemption from punishment99
9701941408restrained (adj)controlled, repressed, restricted100
9819773325sagacity (n)wisdom101
9819773326Providence (n)god or a manifestation of divine care102
9819773327spontaneity (n)impulsive action, unplanned events103
9819773328DiversionsActs of turning aside from purpose; detour104
9819773329submissivefollowing the will of others105
9819773330despotism (n)rise of a tyrant, oppressor106
9819773331subtlehard to detect or describe107
9819773332ochlocracygovernment by the mob108
9819773333superfluousextra, more than enough, redundant109
9819773334romanticizeto make romantic, fanciful, impractical110
9907553764Surreptitious (adj)stealthy, secret, intended to escape observation; made or accomplished by fraud111
9907553765DisesteemedTo hold in low regard112
9907553766Tenacious (adj)stubborn; resolute; holding firm to a purpose113
9907553767convivialfestive, sociable, having fun together, genial114
9907553768venerable (adj)respected because of age115
9907553769apt (adj)appropriate; having a natural tendency116
9907553770wary (adj)careful, cautious117
9907553771artifact (n)an object produced by human work, esp. one of historical or archaeological interest118
9907553772iconic (adj)acting as a sign or symbol of something119
9907553773stoicism (n)indifference to pleasure or pain120

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