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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| perfunctory | not thorough; superficial |
| ascetic | one who practices self-denial |
| impregnable | difficult to refute, capable of conceiving, invinciple |
| lassitude | lack of energy |
| welter | bewildering jumble, clutter |
| asperity | sharpness of temper, severity |
| convoluted | highly complex, complicated, elaborate |
| obduracy | stubbornness |
| probity | adherence to the highest principles and ideals; integrity |
| stipulate | make express conditions; specify, require |
| perfidious | disloyal, deceitful |
| morose | having a sullen and gloomy disposition |
| illusory | deceptive, false |
| impassive | without feeling |
| forestall | prevent by taking action in advance; hinder |
| baleful | threatening harm or misfortune; deadly |
| cogent | convincing, well-argued; forceful, strong |
| commensurate | corresponding in extent, degree; proportionate, equal |
| lachrymose | given to tears or weeping |
| idyllic | charmingly carefree and simple; unspoiled |
| elegy | mournful poem; lament for the dead |
| rescind | take away or take back |
| pathological | relating to the study of disease; manifesting compulsive disease, abnormal |
| reprobate | unprincipled or evil person; miscreant |
| plummet | drop sharply; fall swiftly |
| apprise | make aware of; advise |
| approbation | approval; good opinion |