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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Oligarchy | A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution. |
| Predilection | A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favour of something. |
| Propound | Put forward (an idea, theory, or point of view) for consideration by others. |
| Rapprochement | An establishment or resumption of harmonious relations. |
| Sedulous | Showing dedication and diligence. |
| Stereotyped | A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. |
| Topography | The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area. |
| Travesty (noun) | A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something. |
| Unwitting | Not aware of the full facts. Not done on purpose; unintentional. |
| Virile | Having or characterized by strength and energy. |
| Aqueous | Relating to, similar to, containing or dissolved in water. |
| Contumely | Insulting display of contempt in words or actions, a humiliating insult. |
| Defame | To disgrace, bring dishonour |
| Embroiled | To throw into confusion, complicate. |
| Exude | To come out gradually in drops, as sweat, through paws or small openings; ooze out. |
| Facile | Moving, acting, working, proceeding. Something is easily done, preformed or used. |
| Fortuitous | Produced by chance, lucky or fortunate. |
| Igneous | Produced under conditions involving intense heat, as rocks of volcanic origin or rocks crystallized from magma. |
| Invective | An insulting or abusive word or expression. |
| Liaison | A person who initiates and maintains such a contact or connection.++ |