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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| alacrity (n.) | brisk and cheerful readiness |
| aplomb (n.) | complete and confident composure or self-assurance |
| barrage (v.) | bombard with something |
| cognizant (adj.) | having knowledge or being aware of |
| collusion (n.) | secret agreement or cooperation, especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |
| deleterious (adj.) | causing harm or damage |
| hegemony (n.) | leadership or dominance of one group over others |
| paradigm (n.) | a typical example or pattern of something; a model |
| unctuous (adj.) | excessively flattering or ingratiating |
| urbane (adj.) | notably polite or polished in manner |
| ambulatory (adj.) | relating to or adapted for walking |
| brazen (adj.) | bold and without shame |
| churlish (adj.) | rude, boorish, or unfriendly in a mean-spirited way |
| diffident (adj.) | modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence |
| ennui (n.) | a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction |
| inscrutable (adj.) | impossible to understand or interpret |
| prognosticate (v.) | foretell or prophesy a future event |
| schism (n.) | a division between strongly opposed sections, caused by differences in opinion or belief |
| sedition (n.) | incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority |
| wizen(ed) (v.) | to become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled as a result of aging |
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