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Apocryphal- of dubious authenticity or origin, spurious
Arcane- understood by only a few, mysterious
Convene- to gather or assemble
Expedient- useful for some purpose; convenient
Concerned primarily or exclusively with servings one�s interest
Exude- to flow out slowly; ooze or emit
To give forth, exhibit in abundance
Gesticulate- to motion energetically with the body or limbs
Imperturbable- calm and assured
Levity- lack of seriousness, joking
Mortify- to embarrass or humiliate
Periphery- the area around the edges; the outermost part
Raconteur- one who tells stories with skill and wit
Reiterate- to say or do over again; repeat
Subterfuge- a depictive scheme or strategy
Vacillate- move back and forth
Accoutrements- equipment or accessories
Aggrieved- feeling or expressing a sense of injustice, injury, or offense
Choleric- easily angered, quick tempered
Comport- to behave or conduct oneself; to be accord in agreement
Disconcert- to disrupt the self- possession or confidence of; to fluster
Fauna- animals of a region or period; considered as a whole
Interpose- to place or come between; to intervene or interrupt
Maraud- to roam in search of plunders
Modicum- a small amount
Opulent- having or exhibiting great wealth or abundance
Patrician- a member of the nobility; of noble birth; showing manners
Phlegmatic- not given to action or reaction; sluggish or calm in temperament
Propensity- a natural inclination or tendency
Therapeutic- relating to the treatment of a disease; contributing to general well being
Utilitarian- relating to usefulness rather then beauty; practical
Atrophy- to waste away or fail to develop
Efficacy- the power to bring about the desired result; effectiveness
Emolument- salary or fees for work done; compensation
Icon- a religious painting especially one revered by the eastern Christian churches
A symbol or image whose form suggest its meaning
One who is idolized
Incipient- beginning to exist or appear; in the first stage�
Inculcate- to impress upon or teach by frequent repletion
Inestimable- too valuable or great to be measured
Lackluster- lacking brightness or vitality; without spirit or enthusiasm
Martinet- a strict disciplinarian
Prodigious- extremely large in bulk, quantity or degree
Causing amazement or wonder
Regimen- a regulated program, especially one designed to improve or maintain health
Stellar- of or related to a star
Outstanding or brilliant
Stoic- one seemingly indifferent to pleasure or pain
Vibrant- full of life or vigor; bright or brilliant; quivering or vibrating
Zealous- very enthusiastic; fervent; passionate on behalf of someone or something
Autonomy- the quality or state of being self-governing; independence
Circumspect- cautious and prudent; heedful of consequences
Composure- calmness of mind or bearing; self-control
Edifice- large, imposing structure or building
A complex structure or system built up over time
Ensconce- to settle or place securely or snugly
Environs- the area adjoining or surrounding a place
Hapless- marked by the absence of good luck: unfortunate
Heinous- shockingly evil or wicked
Incognito- with one�s identity concealed, unrecognized
Indoctrinate- to teach or train in the fundamentals
To instill or teach from a partisan point of view
Interim- an interval of time between events
Belonging to or taking place between events; temporarily
Mausoleum- a large and impressive tomb
Pillage- to rob and plunder, steal
Reverie- being lost in thought, daydream
Thrall- no control, loss of ability to act freely
Abstruse- difficult to understand
Accrue- to arise or increase as a natural result or growth, usually used with to or from; to come as a regular addition
Acquiesce- to accept as inevitable; to comply passively
Besmirch- to stain or tarnish; to make dirty
Explicit- fully and clearly expressed, leaving nothing merely implied
Histrionic- purposely affected; theatrical
Impropriety- the quality or state of being improper or unsuitable; something that is improper
Inveigle- to lure or trick into doing something; to obtain by flattery or trickery
Penitent- sorry for having done wrong
Probity- honesty, trustwothiness, adherence to virtue
Purport- to give or present the often false impression of being someone or intending something
Repercussion- an unforeseen or indirect result or effect of an event
Revelation- something that is made known or revealed, often coming as a surprise
Surfeit- an overabundant supply, excess
Unsabvory- having an unpleasant look, taste, or smell
Morally offensive
Anathema- someone or something that is intensity disliked, cursed, or shunned
Avuncular- like a benevolent uncle; familiar and indulgent
Convivial- sociable; concerned with good company and festivities
Eclectic- combining elements form a variety of sources
Epigram- a short witty poem or saying
Expound- to explain in detail; to set forth
Intrinsic- relating to the essential nature of something; real or actual
Inveterate- habitual or deeply rooted; persistent
Mogul- a very powerful or wealthy person
Munificent- extremely generous; liberal in giving
Nascent- beginning to exist; emerging
Perspicacious- clear sighted; shrewd
Philistine- one who is indifferent to or disdainful of intellectual values
Propitious- tending to favor or assist; encouraging
Archipelago- a large group of islands
A body of water containing a large number of islands
Careen- to rush headlong, often with a swerving or lurch in motion
To cause to lean or tip to one side (as a ship)
Cavalier- showing an offhand or carefree disregard; arrogant
Contiguous- sharing a boundary; being very close or in contact: adjacent
Correlate- to connect related things; to bring things into proper relation with one another
Etymology- the history of a word
The science that studied such histories
Frenetic- wildly excited; frantic
Kinetic- relating to motion
Presage- to foretell; to warn or indicate in advance
Pulverize- to crush or grind into dust or powder; to demolish
Recondite- difficult to understand; abstruse
Repulse- to repel; to drive back
To reject in a cool or distant manner
To disgust
Seismic- caused by or having to do with earthquakes
Having powerful and widespread affects
Undulate- to form or move in waves; to have wavelike appearance or motion
Upheaval- a radical or violent change
A forceful lifting or warping from beneath
Betrothed- engaged to be married
Blasphemy- an act or statement that shows disrespect or irreverence toward something considered scared
Cadence- a rhythm marked by a regular beat.
The rising and falling of the voice in human speech
Canon- a rule or principle that provide the norm for judgment
The works of a writer accepted as authentic
Denouement- the outcome of a series of events
The final resolution following the climax of the plot of a work of drama or fiction
Edict- a statement or command having the force of law
Enamor- to inspire with love, to captivate
Insensate- lacking sensation or awareness; lacking sense or ability to reason
Brutal; lacking feeling
Renegade- a person who deserts one group or cause for another; a traitor
A person who rejects lawful behavior
Soliloquy- a speech in which a character�s thoughts are given verbal expression
Triumvirate- a group of three, especially one possessing great power or eminence
Usurp- to seize and hold power or authority in an illegal or unjust manner
Vestment- an outer garment; especially one indicating a role, rank or office
Votary- a person who is devoted to a cause or organization, especially one of a religious nature
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