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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| charlatan | anyone who claims to have skills or knowledge that he or she doesn't possess |
| condone | to overlook or disregard an offense, thereby implying forgiveness, acceptance, or possibly approval of it |
| culpable | at fault; blame worthy |
| devout | deeply religious, earnest, or sincere |
| dormant | inactive, as if in sleep; suspended in use, growth, or development |
| clandestine | concealed from view so as to hide one's purpose |
| conjecture | 1. (noun) a conclusion based on inadequate evidence; a guess 2. (verb) to conclude from inadequate evidence; to guess |
| corpulent | fat and bulky |
| defer | 1. to put off or postpone 2. to yield courteously to the wishes or judgments of someone else |
| diligent | hard-working; thorough and persistent |
| affable | courteous and agreeable in manner; easy to talk to or approach |
| corroborate | to confirm the truth or accuracy of |
| dilapidated | fallen into disrepair or partial ruin, usually through neglect |
| discourse | 1. (noun) an oral exchange of ideas or conversation; a lengthy discussion, either written or spoken 2. (verb) to talk about or discuss at length |
| devoid | empty; lacking in |
| cajole | to persuade or obtain by flattery or deceit |
| collaborate | 1. to work together on some kind of joint project. (In this sense the tone of the word is neutral.) 2. to cooperate with the enemy in some kind of treasonable activity. (In this sense the tone of the word is definitely negative.) |
| denouement | the point at which the plot of a novel or drama is finally resolved; the outcome or solution of a complex sequence of events |
| crucial | at a point that will determine the final outcome; of supreme importance |
| concise | saying a lot in a few words |
| circumvent | to get around or avoid, especially by trickery or deception |
| ethical | in accordance with accepted principles of right and wrong |
| construe | to analyze, explain, interpret, or understand |
| distraught | deeply distressed or agitated |