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4743092248gauche (adj)- lacking ease or grace - unsophisticated or socially awkward0
4743092828heresy (n)- opinion profoundly at odds with what is generally accepted1
4743093862inculcate (v)- to teach someone with an attitude, habit, or idea by persistent instruction2
4743096448palpable (adj)- able to be touched or felt - clear to the mind or plain to see3
4743099474perceptive (adj)- having or showing sensitive insight4
4743099894quail (v)- feel or show fear or apprehension5
4743100648salient (n) (adj)- a piece of land or fraction of fortification that juts out to form an angle - most noticeable or important6
4743102589satiate (v)- satisfy a desire or an appetite to the full7
4743103269sear (v)- burn or scorch the surface of something8
4756747375abstemious (adj)- not self-indulgent, especially when eating and drinking9
4756747787accentuate (v)- make more noticeable or prominent10
4756747792censurable (adj)- deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious11
4756750229contingent (adj)- subject to chance. - occurring or existing only if (certain other circumstances) are the case; dependent on12
4756772483contingent (n)- a group of people united by some common feature, forming part of a larger group13
4756750241denizen (n)- an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place14
4756759134corroborate (v)- confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)15
4756751125discursive (adj)- digressing from subject to subject - of or relating to discourse or modes of discourse16
4756751700disseminate (v)- spread or disperse (something, especially information) widely - spread throughout an organ or the body.17
4756751701dowdy (adj)- unfashionable and without style in appearance18
4756754658florid (adj)- having a red or flushed complexion. - elaborately or excessively intricate or complicated.19
4783164115jaded (adj)- tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm20
4783164839lurid (adj)- very vivid in color21
4783165776meritorious (adj)- deserving reward or praise22
4783166701petulant (adj)- childishly sulky or bad-tempered23
4783167402prerogative (n)- a right or privilege exclusive to a certain class or individual24
4783168747provincial (adj)- arising from the prerogative of the Crown (usually delegated to the government or the judiciary) and based in common law rather than statutory law25
4783168748provincial (n)- of or concerning the regions outside the capital city of a country, especially when regarded as unsophisticated or narrow-minded26
4783169693simulate (v)- imitate the appearance or character of27
4783169694transcend (v)- be or go beyond the limits of28
4783170797umbrage (n)- offense or annoyance29
4783171792unctuous (adj)- having a greasy or soapy feel30
4815554628approbation (n)- approval or praise31
4815557816assuage (v)- to make an unpleasant feeling less intense - satisfy32
4815559447coalition (n)- an alliance for combined action, especially a temporary alliance of political parties forming a government or of states33
4815560788decadence (n)- moral or cultural decline as characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury - luxurious self-indulgence34
4815560789elicit (v)- evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions35
4815563982expostulate (v)- express strong disapproval or disagreement36
4815566765hackneyed (adj)- (of a phrase or idea) lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite37
4815568289hiatus (n)- a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process38
4815568290innuendo (n)- an allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one39
4815633658intercede (v)- intervene on behalf of another40
4853227827ameliorate (v)- make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better41
4853227828aplomb (n)- self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation42
4853228637bombastic (adj)- high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated43
4853228638callow (adj)- (especially of a young person) inexperienced and immature44
4853229874drivel (n)- silly nonsense45
4853229875drivel (v)- talk nonsense46
4853230825epitome (n)- a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type47
4853230826exhort (v)- strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something48
4853232021ex officio (adj, adv)- by virtue of one's position or status49
4853232749infringe (v)- actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.) - act so as to limit or undermine (something); encroach on50
4853233557ingratiate (v)- bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them51
4853232022interloper (n)- a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong52
4908818045intrinsic (adj)- belonging naturally; essential53
4908818046inveigh (v)- speak or write about (something) with great hostility54
4908819363lassitude (n)- a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy55
4908822612millennium (n)- a period of a thousand years, especially when calculated from the traditional date of the birth of Christ - an anniversary of a thousand years56
4908825698occult (adj)- of, involving, or relating to supernatural, mystical, or magical powers or phenomena57
4908825699occult (v)- cut off from view by interposing something58
4908827908occult (n)- supernatural, mystical, or magical beliefs, practices, or phenomena59
4908829232permeate (v)- spread throughout (something); pervade60
4908835985precipitate (v)- cause (an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely61
4908844691precipitate (adj)- done, made, or acting suddenly or without careful consideration62
4908847116stringent (adj)- (of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting63
4908848398surmise (v)- suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it64
4965243254abominate (v)- detest; loathe65
4965245805acculturation (n)- cultural modification of an individual, group, or people by adapting to or borrowing traits from another culture66
4965252276adventitious (adj)- coming from outside; not native - happening or carried on according to chance rather than design or inherent nature67
4965254716ascribe (v)- attribute something to (a cause)68
4965262448circuitous (adj)- (of a route or journey) longer than the most direct way69
4965265956commiserate (v)- express or feel sympathy or pity; sympathize70
4965267793enjoin (v)- instruct or urge (someone) to do something71
4965272871expedite (v)- make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly72
4965275837expiate (v)- atone for (guilt or sin)73
4965278819ferment (n, v)- agitation and excitement among a group of people, typically concerning major change and leading to trouble or violence - incite or stir up (trouble or disorder)74
5028743424inadvertent (adj)- not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning75
5028746577nominal (adj)- (of a role or status) existing in name only - (of a price or amount of money) very small; far below the real value or cost76
5028749706noncommittal (adj)- (of a person or a person's behavior or manner) not expressing or revealing commitment to a definite opinion or course of action77
5028753350peculate (v)- embezzle or steal (money, especially public funds)78
5028756532proclivity (n)- a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing79
5028759542sangfroid (n)- composure or coolness, sometimes excessive, as shown in danger or under trying circumstances80
5028763668seditious (adj)- inciting or causing people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch81
5028767491tenuous (adj)- very weak or slight - very slender or fine; insubstantial82
5028770413vitriolic (adj)- filled with bitter criticism or malice83
5028773151wheedle (v)- employ endearments or flattery to persuade someone to do something or give one something84
5273347376affable (adj)- friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to85
5273354032aggrandize (v)- increase the power, status, or wealth of - enhance the reputation of (someone) beyond what is justified by the facts86
5273356359amorphous (adj)- without a clearly defined shape or form87
5273356360aura (n)- the distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing, or place88
5273363062contraband (n, adj)-89
5273371614erudite (adj0- having or showing great knowledge or learning90
5273376836gossamer (adj, n)- a fine, filmy substance consisting of cobwebs spun by small spiders, which is seen especially in autumn91
5273376837infer (v)- deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements92
5273384698inscrutable (adj)- impossible to understand or interpret93
5273386835insular (adj)- ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience94
5273395772addendum (n)- an item of additional material, typically omissions, added at the end of a book or other publication95
5273398512amnesty (n)- an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses96
5273403831autonomy (n)- (of a country or region) the right or condition of self-government, especially in a particular sphere97
5273407921axiomatic (adj)- self-evident or unquestionable98
5273408035blazon (v)- display prominently or vividly99
5273413475caveat (n)- a warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations100
5273420346equitable (adj)- fair and impartial101
5273420347extricate (v)- free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty102
5273422990filch (v)- pilfer or steal (something, especially a thing of small value) in a casual way103
5273425785flout (v)- openly disregard (a rule, law or convention) - mock; scoff104
5273429501fractious (adj)- (typically of children) irritable and quarrelsome105
5273429502precept (n)- a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought106
5273433244prognosticate (v)- foretell or prophesy (an event in the future)107
5273438777salutary (adj)- (especially with reference to something unwelcome or unpleasant) producing good effects; beneficial108
5273442438scathing (adj)- witheringly scornful; severely critical109
5273445315scourge (v, n)- (v) whip (someone) as a punishment - cause great suffering to - (n) a whip used as an instrument of punishment - a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering110
5273449132sepulchral (adj)- of or relating to a tomb or interment111
5273453727soporific (adj, n)- (adj) tending to induce drowsiness or sleep - (n) a drug or other agent that induces sleep112
5273456915transient (adj, n)- (adj) lasting only for a short time; impermanent113
5273460389unwieldy (adj)- difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight114
5273475622vapid (adj)- offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging115
5333714693anomalous (adj)- deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected116
5333715743arbiter (n)- a person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter117
5333717549aspersion (n)- an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something118
5333720777brusque (adj)- abrupt or offhand in speech or manner119
5333720778cajole (v)- persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery120
5333723242castigate (v)- reprimand (someone) severely121
5333724392contrive (v)- create or bring about (an object or a situation) by deliberate use of skill and artifice122
5333725489demagogue (n)- a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument123
5333725507disabuse (v)- persuade (someone) that an idea or belief is mistaken124
5333726416ennui (n)- a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement125
5394308330fetter (n,v)- a chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed around the ankles - restrain with chains or manacles, typically around the ankles126
5394311082heinous (adj)- (of a person or wrongful act, especially a crime) utterly odious or wicked127
5394312823immutable (adj)- unchanging over time or unable to be changed128
5394314452insurgent (n, adj)- a rebel or revolutionary - rising in active revolt129
5394316224megalomania (n)- obsession with the exercise of power, especially in the domination of others - delusion about one's own power or importance (typically as a symptom of manic or paranoid disorder)130
5394317717sinecure (n)- a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit131
5394321800surreptitious (adj)- kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of132
5394323725transgress (v)- infringe or go beyond the bounds of (a moral principle or other established standard of behavior)133
5394323726transmute (v)- change in form, nature, or substance134
5394325719vicarious (adj)- experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person135
5394340621vouchsafe (v)- give or grant (something) to (someone) in a gracious or condescending manner136
5452576816infraction (n)- a violation or infringement of a law, agreement, or set of rules137
5452576817mitigate (v)- make less severe, serious, or painful138
5452578121pillage (v,n)- rob (a place) using violence, especially in wartime - the action of pillaging a place or property, especially in wartime139
5452578122prate (v)- talk foolishly or tediously about something140
5452579819punctilious (adj)- showing great attention to detail or correct behavior141
5452581389redoubtable (adj)- (of a person) formidable, especially as an opponent142
5452581908reprove (v)- reprimand or censure (someone)143
5452583234restitution (n)- the restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner144
5452584232stalwart (adj, n)- loyal, reliable, and hardworking - a loyal, reliable, and hardworking supporter or participant in an organization or team145
5452584233stipend (n)- a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance146

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