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Intercede V. to plead on behalf on someone else; to serve as a third party or go between in a disagreement
Jaded Agj. used so oftern to lack freshness/orginality
Meritorious N. the expression of approval or favorable opinion, praise; official approval.
Innuendo N. a hint, indirect suggestion. or reference (derogatory)
Coalition N. a combination, union or merger for some specific purpose
Elicit V. To draw forth, bring out from some source (such as another person)
Hiatus N. A gap, opening, breal (in some sense of having an element missing)
Assauge V. to make easier or milder, relieve; quiet, calm; to put to an end. appease, satisfy, quench
Decadence N. decline, decay, or deterioration; a condition or period of decline/decay; excessive self indulgence
Expostulate V. to attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning
Simulate V. to make a pretense of, imitate; to show the outer signs of
Hackneyed Adj. wearied, worn-out, dulled (in the sense of being satiated by excessive indulgence)
Umbrage foliage giving shad; shade cast by trees, influence/power; offense, a vague suspicion
Approbation N. A special right/privilege; a special quality showing excellence
Lurid Adj. causing shock, horror, or revulsion; sensational; pale or sallow in color; terrible or passionate in intensity or lack of restraint
Transcend V. to raise above or beyond, exceed
Provincial Adj. pertaining to an outlying area; local. narrow in mind or outlook N. a person with a norrow point of view; a solider from a province or colony
Petulant Adj. peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset
Unctuous Adj. fatty, oily, and pliable; excessively smooth or smug; trying to hard to give an impression of earnestness, sincerity or piety
Prerogative Adj. worthy, deserving recognition and praise
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