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21 &22

TermDefinition
feign pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).
disconcerting causing one to feel unsettled
epiphany sudden and profound understanding of something
predilection a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something
coerce persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats
exhort strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something
exacerbate make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse
temper serve as a neutralizing or counterbalancing force to (something)
precept a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought
droll curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement
expedient (of an action) convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral
unfathomable incapable of being fully explored or understood
detrimental tending to cause harm
convivial (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable
affable friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to
ostentatious characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice
laconic (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words
evanescent soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence
caustic able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action
propitious giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable
Created by: chreed298
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