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TermDefinition
bauble often used when referring a christmas ornament or something showy but with no real use.
deign usually used as an opposition, by stating that someone would not do something.
limpid Transparent or clear
interstice his word is mostly used when talking about scientific-like things.
interstice Science, Biology, Geology, Arts and Literature, Urban design and Architecture, Philosophy and Social theory
meld Mostly used when talking about a mixture or blend of things.
lucid Typically used when describing something bright or clear.
caesura This word is commonly used in poems, music, and literature.
prognosticate used is in the medical field, where they find out the chances of survival of a certain affliction. Another could be in reference to foreshadowing.
prognosticate To predict anything based on evidence.
nebulous This would be used to describe a thing that is vague.
bastion A strong built wall
ruminate Biological and Physiological.
incongruous usually used when talking about things that disagree or are incompatible with something else
deficit This word is typically seen when referring to when a company has a lack of money in some financial way
onerous A task or duty that is difficult or burdensome.
persiflage typically used to describe or refer to light teasing
persiflage When talking in a good natured way when teasing or exchanging clever remarks.
condescend you typically might see or use the word in situations involving social interactions, discussions about behavior, or even a self reflection. It can also pop up when people talk about how people treat each other.
glib This word would likely be used when describing someone’s actions or speech
cant This word is normally going to be used when a person is talking about an idea or opinion that is very unoriginal and repeated a lot.
cant This word is used when someone is complaining or begging for something.
cant This word is most likely going to be used when talking about a slope or incline
cant This word is most likely going to be used when talking about lean or slope.
abet Assisting a criminal.
abet A typical reference to this word can be found when talking about crime “Aiding and Abetting”
facile When something is easy to do or understand.
cloister Typically used when talking about seclusion
refute ou would typically find this word when saying something is false or being proven wrong.
incandescent typically found being used to talk about or describe a glowing or luminous object such as a light bulb.
shortcoming Professional and academic settings, Interpersonal relationships Media and general commentary
 

 



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