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2980613348allocation(noun) a share set aside for a specific purpose0
2980613349ascetic(noun) One who leads a life of self-denial and contemplation; absent of luxury1
2980613350beguile(verb) charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way2
2980616091crass(adj.) coarse, unfeeling; stupid. Without refinement3
2980617394defray(verb) provide for the payment of; undertake the payment of; pay4
3028240280Dint(n.) force or power5
3028245531Enjoin(v.) to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit6
3028259431Envoy(n.) a representative or messenger (as of a government)7
3028541925Interloper(n.) one who interferes with the affairs of others; a meddler8
3028542572Vicarious(adj.) performed, suffered, or otherwise experienced by one person in place of another9
3166946026Pecuniary(adj.) of or involving money10
3166947239Plight(n.) a sorry condition or state11
3166950533Presumptuous(adj.) disrespectfully bold12
3166953079Subversive(adj.) intended to undermine or overthrow;13
3166964320Vacuous(adj.) lack of content or ideas, stupid (Beyonce realized that the lyrics she had just penned were completely...and tried to add more substance.)14
3166968291Admonish(v.) to caution or advise against something15
3166968544Akimbo(adj.) - with hands on hips and elbows extending outward16
3166969759Lassitude(n.) weariness of body or mind, lack of energy17
3166972088Licentious(adj.) displaying a lack of moral or legal restraints (Marilee has always been fascinated by the ... private lives of politicians.)18
3166975417Muse(v.) think about in a dreamy way; meditate; (n.) a source of inspiration [in mythology, a goddess who gives inspiration]19
3292703316Avocation(N) hobby or minor occupation20
3292704677Capricious(Adj) given to sudden changes in mood or behavior21
3292706000Disparity(N) a great difference22
3292707368Efficacy(N) ability to produce a desired/intended result23
3292713594Epistle(N) a letter24
3314846866HospiceA home providing care for the sick, especially the terminally ill (n)25
3314847999ImpetusThe force or power with which a body moves (n)26
3314848837Moribund(Adj) at the point of death27
3314849591Reticent(Adj) not revealing ones thoughts or feelings readily28
3314850879Vacillate(V) to alternate or waver between different opinions or actions29
3355511758Akin(Adj) of similar character30
3355518114Corroborate(V) to confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding31
3355520291Inexorable(Adj) impossible to stop or prevent32
3355522327Insipid(Adj) lacking flavor, vigor or interest33
3355523144Nefarious(Adj) wicked or criminal; typically of an action or activity34
3403051935Physiognomy(N) a persons facial features or expression. Often indicative of ethnicity or origin.35
3403053759Retinue(N) a group of advisors, assistants or others accompanying an important person.36
3403055258Suppliant(Adj) making or expressing a plea, especially to someone in power or authority37
3403056459Tedium(N) the quality or state of being bored and tedious.38
3403058002Torrid(adj) very hot or dry, full of difficulty or tribulation39
3500610504affront(n.) an open or intentional insult; a slight;40
3500614554blase(adj.) indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures; apathetic41
3500616609cajole(v.) to coax, persuade through flattery or artifice; to deceive with soothing thoughts or false promises42
3500617870choleric(adj.) easily made angry, bad-tempered43
3500618786encumber(v.) to weigh down or burden (with difficulties, cares, debt, etc.); to fill up, block up, hinder44
3637606149Feckless(adj) lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.45
3637607210Impasse(noun) a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock.46
3637607805Indolent(adjective) wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.47
3637608561Lugubrious(adjective) looking or sounding sad and dismal.48
3637609781Ribald(adj) vulgar or indecent in speech, language, ect.49
3637610848Adulation(n) excessive devotion to someone; servile flattery.50
3637611557Censure(noun) strong or vehement expression of disapproval51
3637612545Dissemble(verb) to give a false or misleading appearance to; conceal the truth or real nature of52
3637614004Dissimulation(N) the act of disguising or concealing under a false appearance53
3637615275Droll(Adj) amusing in an odd way, whimsically humorous54
3662138501Expectorate(verb) cough or spit out phlegm from the throat or lungs.55
3662139535Palpate(verb) examine (a part of the body) by touch, especially for medical purposes.56
3662141741Peremptory(adjective) (especially of a person's manner or actions) insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way.57
3662143454Pusillanimous(adjective) showing a lack of courage or determination; timid.58
3662146760Surfeit(noun) an excessive amount of something. "a surfeit of food and drink"59
3807952938mitigateVerb: to make less severe60
3807954573palpitateVerb: be beat rapidly or strongly61
3807955440phlegmaticAdjective: calm, composed, not easily excited62
3807956440propitiousAdjective: describing favorable conditions (weather, omens, gods)63
3807957723prostrateVerb: to cast oneself facedown on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration64
3807999599extricateVerb: to free or release from entanglement; disengage65
3808001118diurnalAdjective: of or during the day66
3808002357capaciousAdjective: having lots of room or space67
3808004010allayVerb: to diminish or put to rest68
3807998808ignominiousAdjective: deserving or causing shame or disgrace69
3898058164AquiesceV: accept something reluctantly but without protest70
3898060278AmityN: a friendly relationship71
3898060989ArduousAdj: involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring72
3898061878GestaltN: an organized whole that is perceived as more than the sum of its parts73
3898062829InundateV: overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with74
4000287491PerjuryNoun: the offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation.75
4000288230PerspicuityNoun: clearness or lucidity, as of a statement.76
4000292700Preposterousadjective: contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous77
4000296209Trepidationnoun: a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen. "the men set off in fear and ...78
4000297711Volubleadjective: speaking or spoken incessantly and fluently. "she was as ... as her husband was silent"79
4048158517Aplombnoun: self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation. "Diana passed the test with ...80
4048159418Barragenoun: a concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area.81
4048159888Cognizantadjective: having knowledge or being aware of. "statesmen must be ... of the political boundaries within which they work"82
4048160692Collusionnoun: secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others. "the armed forces were working in ... with drug traffickers"83
4125394856hegemony(n.) domination over others (Britain's hegemony over its colonies was threatened once nationalist sentiment began to spread around the world.)84
4125402603nebulous(adj.) cloudlike, resembling a cloud; cloudy in color, not transparent; vague, confused, indistinct85
4125402604paradigm(n.) an example that is a perfect pattern or model (Because the new SUV was so popular, it became the paradigm upon which all others were modeled.)86
4125403201unctuous(adj.) Excessively smooth or smug; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness, sincerity, or piety; fatty, oily; pliable87
4125403202urbane(adj.) refined in manner or style, suave88
4125404000ambulatoryable to walk or move about89
4125404484brazen(adj.) shameless, impudent; made of brass90
4125405216din(n) loud, confused noise, esp. for a long period of time91
4125405217ennui(n.) boredom, weariness (I feel such ennui that I don't look forward to anything, not even my birthday party.)92
4125406591exonerate(v.) to clear from a charge or accusation93
4310291604Inscrutable(Adj) impossible to understand and interpret94
4310293170Prognosticate(Verb) foretell or prophesy ( an event in the future)95
4310294467Schism(Noun) a split or division between strongly opposed sides96
4310294770Sedition(Noun) conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority97
4310307441Wizened(Adj) shriveled or wrinkled with age98
4353164638OstentatiousAdj: characterized by vulgar or pretentious display. Designed to impress or attract notice99
4353164639SanguineAdj: optimistic or positive esp. In an apparently bad or difficult situation100
4353164640StridentAdj: loud and harsh, grating;101
4353164641VehementAdj: showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense102
4353164642ManifestAdj: clear or obvious to the eye or mind103
4505217093AustereAdj: strict or severe in manner, attitude or experience104
4505217094CorpulentAdj: fat105
4505217095DerisiveAdj: expressing contempt, or ridicule106
4505217096EffeminateAdj: having or showing characteristics regarded as feminine107
4505217097JocundAdj: cheerful and lighthearted108

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