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4788117791Asperity(n): 1. Sharpness or harshness in manner 2. Roughness of surface; unevenness (tone)0
4788120890Bane/Baneful(n): A person/thing that destroys or causes harm (adj): causing destruction or harm1
4788123662Buffoon(n): A person who often makes attempts to be funny; a fool/clown2
4788126084Doleful(adj): mournful or full of sorrow; causing grief (tone)3
4788129914Extrovert(n): A person whose attention is focused on others and on what is going on around him/her rather than his/her feelings4
4788132322Garnish(adj): excessively bright and flashy; tastelessly glaring5
4788134781Hierarchy(n): a group or system in which positions of power are ranked, usually from lowest to highest6
4788137633Imbue(v): to fill completely with a feeling or idea; to inspire7
4788139507Instigate(v): to stir up or urge on; to provoke8
4788140821Penchant(n): a strong attraction or learning9
4788142650Rambunctious(adj): behaving like a wild and unruly manner10
4788144385Repertoire(n): the list of pieces an actor, musician, etc. is ready to perform; - The skills or accomplishments of a person or group.11
4788149181Rudiment(n): A basic principle or skill; an underdeveloped or beginning stage12
4788152440Undermine(v): to weaken or ruin by degrees; - to attack by indirect, secret, or underhanded means13
4788156513Unremitting(adj): not stopping or slowing down; constant14
4869587863Adjudicate / Adjudicator(v): To hear and decide judically; to judge15
4869594340Centennial(n): the 100th anniversary/celebration (adj): pertaining to a period of 100 years16
4869599408Countenance(n): a person's face; expression -support or approval (v): to support or approve; tolerate17
4869691985Disgruntle(v): to make dissatisfied; to put in a bad mood18
4869694771Equilibrium(n): a state of balance19
4869698496Expedite(v): to speed up a process; to facilitate (adj): with great speed; quick and efficient20
4869705651Gird(v): to encircle, bind, or surround -to get ready for action; to brace21
4869709344Gratuitous(adj): not called for; unnecessary -without charge/fee22
4869713994Illusory(adj): unreal/imagined; deceiving23
4869719181Implacable(adj): incapable of being placed, soothed, or significantly changed; relentless24
4869723003Luminary(n): a source of light, especially from the sky, such as the sun or the moon -a person who is well-know for his/her achievements; a celebrity25
4869730418Manifesto(n): a public statement explaining the intentions, motives, or views of an individual/group26
4869739235Mesmerize(v): to fascinate/hypnotize27
4869741482Precedent(n): an act, statement, etc. that may serve as an example or justification for a later one28
4869746176Spurious(adj): not genuine; false29
4964023853Curtail(v) to cut short or reduce30
4966036006Discriminate/Discrimination(v) to make or recognize clear distictions - to treat in a less or more favorable way (n) the recognizing of clear distinctions -making a decision in favor/against a person on basis of the group rather than on merit -making fine distinctions; good or refined taste.31
4966065897Espionage(n) the act of spying, especially a government spy obtaining secrets of another government32
4966075046Inalienable(adj) not able to be taken away33
4966082936Incarcerate/Incarceration(v) to confine or put in prison34
4966100824Indignity(n) to insult one's pride; offensive or humiliating treatment35
4966120470Indiscriminate(adj) not marked by careful distinctions36
4966125328Infamous/Infamy(adj) having a very bad reputation; notorious -disgraceful; vicious37
4966133581Intercede(v) to act on another's behalf; to try to smooth the differences between two parties38
4966146482Malign(v) to say negative and unfair things about; slander39
4966150735Perpetrate/Perpetrator(v) to commit, as a crime or other antisocial act40
4966158328Rampant(adj) threateningly wild, without restraint or control; widespread41
4966162305Rancor(n) a deep, long-held feeling of hatred or bitterness42
4966166283Reparation(n) a mending or repair - a making up or payment for a wrong or damage done, especially in the case of an international war43
4966178950Smattering(n) superficial, scattered knowledge - a small amount44
5100181576Accolade(n) an expression of approval or respect for special merit; an award45
5100186493Adamant(adj) not yielding; firm46
5100188759Adulate(v) to flatter or admire excessively; to idolize47
5100193756Altercation(n) a loud and determined dispute; a noisy quarrel48
5100318001Annals(n.pl.) a historical record of events, often arranged in a yearly sequence49
5100325677Assiduous(adj) diligent and persistent50
5100327794Chary(adj.) exercising caution; hesitant51
5100334588Clique(n) a small, exclusive group; a group held together by like interests or purpose52
5100348733Decrepit(adj) worn-out with use; broken-down53
5100399750Endow(v) to provide with a quality, a thing, or a gift of money54
5100403922Ephemeral(adj) lasting for a very long time55
5100407077Ingratiate(v) to work to gain the favor of someone56
5100413120Pantheon(n) a group of people held in high esteem for their great achievements57
5100418741Perverse(adj) turned away from what's right, wicked -stubbornly opposing what is right or reasonable; obstinate (n) perversely58
5100467295Tutelage(n) instruction, protection or gaurdianship59
5487119040Acrimony(n) bitterness or sharpness of temper, manner, speech; hostility (adj): acrimonious60
5487135581Affinity(n) attraction for someone or something with which one feels as closeness61
5487138778Ambivalent(adj) having mixed, often opposing, feelings about something or someone; indecisive62
5487149399Cessation(n) stopping, either final or temporary63
5487152950Emanciated(adj) very thin or wasted away, especially from lack of nourishment; scrawny64
5487157180Enclave(n) a distinct region or community enclosed within a larger territory65
5487159317Engender(v) to bring into being, to produce66
5487164514Exacerbate(v) to make more severe, bitter, or violence67
5487178040Illicit(adj) not allowed, improper, or unlawful68
5487186091Indigenous(adj) naturally living or growing in a certain area69
5487189905Inexorable(adj) not to be persuaded, stopped, or moved by entreaty or plea; relentles70
5487195139Infatuated(adj) filled with excessive, shallow, or foolish love or desire (n) infatuated71
5487198665Insatiable(adj) never satisfied; greedy72
5487200360Poignant(adj) painfully moving, affecting, or touching73
5487202920Proselytize(v) to convert someone to a faith, belief, or cause.74
5487209779Amiliorate(v) to make better; to become better; to improve75
5487249709Baleful(adj) ecpressing hatred or evil; harmful, ominous76
5487251806Berate(v) to criticize vigorously; to scold vehmently77
5487255221Circumvent(v) to avoid through craftiness; to decieve78
5487257726Compunction(n) a feeling of uneasiness or anxiety caused by guilt79
5487260565Condone(v) to overlook or accept without punishment; to pardon or excuse80
5487268638Diminutive(adj) very small; tiny81
5487271154Euphemism(n) a polite term used to avoid directly naming something considered offensive82
5487273928Expendable(adj) able to be used up and then discarded or replaced83
5487279550Heresy(n) the expression of shocking or unacceptable views (adj) herectical84
5487281336Infirmity(n) physical or mental weakness or defect (adj) infirm - weak or feeble85
5487286176Profane(v) to treat with scorn or irreverence (adj) disrespectful of sacred things; not connected with religion; worldly86
5487291547Recompense(v) to pay or compensate (n) payment; compensation87
5487294746Repast(n) food and drink; a meal88
5487297637Servitude(n) a lack of freedom; forced labor89

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