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| Indubitable | Adjective. Too obvious to be doubted. |
| Efficacious | Adjective. 1. Marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect 2. Producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect. |
| Squeamish | Adjective. 1 a : easily nauseated : QUEASY b : affected with nausea 2 a : excessively fastidious or scrupulous in conduct or belief b : easily offended or disgusted. |
| Palatial | Adjective. Suitable for or like a palace. |
| Anemic | Adjective. 1. Lacking vigour or energy 2. Relating to anaemia or suffering from anaemia. |
| Pallid | Adjective. 1. Abnormally deficient in colour as suggesting physical or emotional distress. 2. (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble (“the pallid stars”). 3. Lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness (“a pallid performance”). |
| Sartorial | Of or relating to a tailor or to tailoring. |
| Ingratiate | Verb. To gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort -- usually used with "with." |
| Inordinate | Adjective. Exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate. |
| Munificent | Adjective. 1. very liberal in giving or bestowing : lavish 2. characterized by great liberality or generosity. |
| fickle | adj. 1. Marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments 2. Liable to sudden unpredictable change |
| opaque | adj. 1. Not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy; impenetrable to sight 2. Not clearly understood or expressed |
| cognizant | adj. (sometimes followed by 'of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception |
| opulent | adj. Rich and superior in quality |
| edify | v. Make understand; enlighten |
| transient | adj. Lasting a very short time; n. One who stays for only a short time |
| bombastic | adj. Ostentatiously (intended to attract notice) lofty in style |
| supplant | v. Take the place or move into the position of |
| nepotism | n. Favouritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs) |
| sanguine | adj. 1. Confidently optimistic and cheerful 2. Inclined to a healthy reddish colour often associated with outdoor life |
| whorl | n. A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) |
| waggish | adj. Witty or joking |
| propitiate | v. Make peace with |
| disabuse | v. Free somebody (from an erroneous belief) |
| divisive | adj. Dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion) |
| intrinsic | adj. Belonging to a thing by its very nature |
| sarcophagus | n. A stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions) |
| ineluctable | adj. Impossible to avoid or evade |
| vituperative | adj. Marked by harshly abusive criticism |
| malodorous | adj. Having an unpleasant smell |
| verbose | adj. Using or containing too many words |
| assuage | v. 1. Cause to be more favourably inclined; gain the good will of. 2. satisfy (thirst) 3. Provide physical relief, as from pain |
| sardonic | adj. Disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking; sarcastic |
| placate | v. Cause to be more favourably inclined; gain the good will of |
| fatuous | adj. Showing a lack of intelligence or thought; stupid and silly |
| peregrinate | v. Travel around, through, or over, especially on foot |
| vitiate | v. 1. Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality. 2. make imperfect |
| polemic | n. An aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another |
| inane | adj. Showing a lack of intelligence or thought; stupid and silly |
| mitigate | v. 1. Lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of 2. Make less severe or harsh |
| quandary | n. A dilemma |
| rancor | n. Extreme emotional bitterness |
| ascetic | adj. Self-denial of life's pleasures. n. One who does this (especially for religious purposes) |
| exonerate | v. To clear from blame |
| expunge | v. To remove completely. |
| dictum | n. An authoritative declaration |
| unsullied | adj. 1. Spotlessly clean and fresh 2. (of reputation) free from blemishes |
| vapid | adj. 1. Lacking taste or flavour or tang. 2. Lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest |
| predilection | n. 1. A predisposition in favour of something 2. A strong liking |
| nebulous | adj. 1. Lacking definite form or limits 2. Lacking definition or definite content |
| foray | n. 1. An initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence) 2. A sudden short attack (usually into enemy territory) |
| condescend | v. 1. Do something that one considers to be below one's dignity. |
| vexation | n. 1. Anger produced by some annoying irritation 2. The psychological state of being irritated or annoyed |
| mortification | n. Strong feelings of embarrassment |
| sojourn | n. A temporary stay (e.g., as a guest) v. Spend a certain length of time; reside temporarily |
