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TermDefinition
Haphazard (adj) random and disorganized
Oratory (n) the art or practice of formal public speaking
Defamation (n) to embarass; slander one's reputation
Venality (n) open to bribery
Furtive (adj) secretive
Genial (adj) friendly, cheerful; can also be used to describe weather
Extol (v) to praise virtues
Indolent (adj) wanting to avoid activity; to be lazy
Unctuous (adj) excessive flattering in order to gain favor
Avuncular (adj) relating or pertaining to an uncle
Tirade (n) an angry rant (usually in polotics)
Panegyric (n) a speech or text meant to praise
Visage (n) a person's face
Languid (adj) slow and relaxed motions; disinterested in physical effort
Motley (adj) diverse; varied in appearance or character
Callous (adj) insensitive to other's emotions
Melancholy (n) pensive reflective sadness
Melancholy (adj) reflective sadness, often without purpose
Disparate (adj) distinct; different in an essential way
Penumbra (n) a shadow of some opaque object
Placid (adj) calm, tranquil, pleasant
Belicose (adj) warlike; eagerness to fight
Soporific (n) a substance that induces drowsiness or sleep
Soporific (adj) to induce drowsiness or sleep
Beleanger (v) to attack or to siege; betest with difficulties
Lamentable (adj) causes grief; deplorably bad
Contemptous (adj) showing scorn
Obscure (adj) not known, uncertain, mysterious; out of view
Obscure (v) to hide
Poighant (adj) invoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
Affable (adj) friendly, easily approachable
Capitulate (v) unconditional surrender
Miserly(adj) someone who hoards money and doesn't spend; or a very small scant, inadequate amount
Created by: Sathulaine_121
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