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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| incessant | unceasing; continuing without interruption |
| pedagogue | a teacher |
| refulgent | shining; radiant; glowing |
| pittance | a small portion; a small amount |
| tyro | a beginner or learner; a novice; an amateur |
| impute | to ascribe; to credit; to attribute |
| gregarious | sociable; enjoying the company of others |
| compendium | a short, complete summary; a full list or inventory |
| sully | to tarnish; to defile; to stain |
| diurnal | daily; belonging to the daytime |
| officious | meddlesome; aggressive in offering unrequested & unwanted services, help, or advice |
| assimilate | 1. to take in and incorporate as one’s own; 2. to conform or adjust to the customs and attitudes of a group or nation |
| choleric | hot-tempered; easily angered |
| demagogue | a leader who obtains power by appealing to the emotions, passions, & prejudices of the people |
| oligarchy | a government ruled by the few; power that is invested in a few leaders or in a dominant class |
| anthology | a collection of literary works |
| compunction | a strong uneasiness caused by guilt; remorse |
| askance | with a sideways glance of disapproval or suspicion |
| intelligentsia | the highly educated and cultured |
| erudite | having great knowledge; educated or scholarly |
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