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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| corroborate | (v) – to confirm; to back up with evidence; to support |
| amorous | (adj) – full of or showing love |
| decorous | (adj) – proper; in good taste |
| expedite | (v) – to speed up the progress of |
| idyllic | (adj) – naturally peaceful |
| juxtapose | (v) – to place side by side or close together |
| incandescent | (adj) – 1. intensely bright; giving off heat or light; 2. brilliant; masterly |
| exasperate | (v) – to annoy thoroughly |
| discordant | (adj) – lacking harmony or agreement; disagreeing |
| volatile | (adj) – highly unstable; pexplosive |
| fecund | (adj) – fertile; productive |
| sage | (n) – a wise person |
| sage | (adj) – showing wisdom or good judgment; prudent |
| vacuous | (adj) – having or showing a lack of intelligence, interest, or thought |
| deride | (v) – to ridicule |
| benevolent | (adj) – generous; kind |
| scrutinize | (v) – to examine very carefully |
| histrionic | (adj) – overly dramatic; overacting |
| coalition | (n) – a combination or union; a temporary alliance |
| assail | (v) – to attack violently with words or force |
| distend | (v) – to swell; to expand |