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Term
tractable
Definition
adjective
adjective: tractable
1.
(of a person or animal) easy to control or influence.
"tractable dogs that have had some obedience training"
synonyms: malleable, manageable, amenable, pliable, governable, yielding, complaisant, compliant, game, persuadable, accommodating, docile, biddable, obliging, obedient, submissive, meekM
Term
biddable
Definition
adjective
adjective: biddable
  1. 1.
    meekly ready to accept and follow instructions; docile and obedient.
    synonyms: obedient, acquiescent, compliant, tractable, amenable, complaisant, cooperative, dutiful, submissive;More
    rarepersuasible
    "her heroines were neither flighty nor biddable"
    antonyms: disobedient, uncooperative
  2. 2.
    Bridge
    strong enough to justify a bid.
Term
frailty
Definition
n. pl. frail·ties
1. The condition or quality of being frail.
2. A fault, especially a moral weakness.
Term
analogus
Definition
adjective
adjective: analogous
1.
comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of the things compared.
"they saw the relationship between a ruler and his subjects as analogous to that of father and children"
synonyms: comparable, parallel, similar, like, akin, corresponding, related, kindred, equivalentMore
Term
tyro
Definition
noun
noun: tyro; plural noun: tyros; noun: tiro; plural noun: tiros
  1. 1.
    a beginner or novice.
    synonyms: novice, beginner, learner, neophyte, newcomer, initiate, fledgling;More
    apprentice, trainee, probationer, tenderfoot;
    informalrookie, newbie, greenhorn
    "in 1925, he was a Capitol Hill tyro"
    antonyms: veteran
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Term
pundit
Definition
noun
noun: pundit; plural noun: pundits
  1. 1.
    an expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called on to give opinions about it to the public.
    "a globe-trotting financial pundit"
    synonyms: expert, authority, specialist, doyen(ne), master, guru, sage, savant, maven;More
    informalbuff, whiz
    "an economics pundit"
  2. 2.
    variant spelling of pandit.
Term
amercement
Definition
noun
English Lawhistorical
noun: amercement; plural noun: amercements
1.
a fine.
Term
insidious
Definition
adjective
1.
intended to entrap or beguile: an insidious plan.
2.
stealthily treacherous or deceitful: an insidious enemy.
3.
operating or proceeding in an inconspicuous or seemingly harmless way but actually with grave effect: an insidious disease.

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Term
capricious
Definition
adjective
1.
subject to, led by, or indicative of a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change; erratic: He's such a capricious boss I never know how he'll react.
2.
Obsolete . fanciful or witty.
Term
sumptuous
Definition
adjective
1.
entailing great expense, as from choice materials, fine work, etc.; costly: a sumptuous residence.
2.
luxuriously fine or large; lavish; splendid: a sumptuous feast.
Term
ennobling
Definition
verb (used with object), en·no·bled, en·no·bling.
1.
to elevate in degree, excellence, or respect; dignify; exalt: a personality ennobled by true generosity.
2.
to confer a title of nobility on.
Term
malefaction
Definition
noun
an evil deed; crime; wrongdoing.
Term
zephyr
Definition
noun
1.
a gentle, mild breeze.
2.
( initial capital letter ) Literary. the west wind.
3.
any of various things of fine, light quality, as fabric, yarn, etc.
Term
laconic
Definition
adjective
using few words; expressing much in few words; concise: a laconic reply.
Term
conciliate
Definition
verb (used with object)
1.
to overcome the distrust or hostility of; placate; win over: to conciliate an angry competitor.
2.
to win or gain (goodwill, regard, or favor).
3.
to make compatible; reconcile.
Term
scurrilous
Definition
adjective
1.
grossly or obscenely abusive: a scurrilous attack on the mayor.
2.
characterized by or using low buffoonery; coarsely jocular or derisive: a scurrilous jest.
Term
munificient
Definition
adjective
adjective: munificent
1.
(of a gift or sum of money) larger or more generous than is usual or necessary.
"a munificent gesture"
synonyms: generous, bountiful, openhanded, magnanimous, philanthropic, princely, handsome, lavish, liberal, charitable, big-hearted, beneficent;More
Term
desultory
Definition
adjective
1.
lacking in consistency, constancy, or visible order, disconnected; fitful: desultory conversation.
2.
digressing from or unconnected with the main subject; random: a desultory remark.
Term
exculpate
Definition
verb (used with object), ex·cul·pat·ed, ex·cul·pat·ing.
to clear from a charge of guilt or fault; free from blame; vindicate.
Term
objurgate
Definition
verb (used with object), ob·jur·gat·ed, ob·jur·gat·ing.
to reproach or denounce vehemently; upbraid harshly; berate sharply.
Term
charlatan
Definition
noun
a person who pretends or claims to have more knowledge or skill than he or she possesses; quack.
Term
illusion
Definition

noun

1.
something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.
2.
the state or condition of being deceived; misapprehension.
3.
an instance of being deceived.
4.
Psychology . a perception, as of visual stimuli (optical illusion)  that represents what is perceived in a way different from the way it is in reality.
5.
a very thin, delicate tulle of silk or nylon having a cobwebbed appearance, for trimmings, veilings, and the like.
Term
impugn
Definition
verb (used with object)
1.
to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon.
2.
Archaic. to assail (a person) by words or arguments; vilify.
3.
Obsolete . to attack (a person) physically.
Term
extol
Definition
verb (used with object), ex·tolled, ex·tol·ling.
to praise highly; laud; eulogize: to extol the beauty of Naples.
Term
parapet
Definition
noun
1.
Fortification .
a.
a defensive wall or elevation, as of earth or stone, in a fortification. See diag. under bastion.
b.
an elevation raised above the main wall or rampart of a permanent fortification.
2.
any low protective wall or barrier at the edge of a balcony, roof, bridge, or the like.
Term
equivocate
Definition
verb (used without object), e·quiv·o·cat·ed, e·quiv·o·cat·ing.
to use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or in order to mislead; prevaricate or hedge: When asked directly for his position on disarmament, the candidate only equivocated.
Term
umbrage
Definition
noun
1.
offense; annoyance; displeasure: to feel umbrage at a social snub; to give umbrage to someone; to take umbrage at someone's rudeness.
2.
the slightest indication or vaguest feeling of suspicion, doubt, hostility, or the like.
3.
leaves that afford shade, as the foliage of trees.
4.
shade or shadows, as cast by trees.
5.
a shadowy appearance or semblance of something.
Term
contumacious
Definition
adjective
stubbornly perverse or rebellious; willfully and obstinately disobedient.
Term
fustian
Definition
noun
1.
a stout fabric of cotton and flax.
2.
a fabric of stout twilled cotton or of cotton and low-quality wool, with a short nap or pile.
3.
inflated or turgid language in writing or speaking: Fustian can't disguise the author's meager plot.
adjective
4.
made of fustian: a fustian coat; fustian bed linen.
5.
pompous or bombastic, as language: fustian melodrama.
6.
worthless; cheap: fustian knaves and dupes.
Term
bombastic
Definition
adjective
(of speech, writing, etc.) high-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious.
Term
nugatory
Definition
adjective
1.
of no real value; trifling; worthless.
2.
of no force or effect; ineffective; futile; vain.
3.
not valid.
Term
miscegenate
Definition
verb marry or cohabit with a person of another race
Term
dogmatic
Definition
adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a dogma or dogmas; doctrinal.
2.
asserting opinions in a doctrinaire or arrogant manner; opinionated.
Term
fortituous
Definition
adjective
adjective: fortuitous
1.
happening by accident or chance rather than design.
"the similarity between the paintings may not be simply fortuitous"
synonyms: chance, adventitious, unexpected, unanticipated, unpredictable, unforeseen, unlooked-for, serendipitous, casual, incidental, coincidental, random, accidental, inadvertent, unintentional, unintended, unplanned, unpremeditatedMore
Term
dogmatic
Definition
adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a dogma or dogmas; doctrinal.
2.
asserting opinions in a doctrinaire or arrogant manner; opinionated.
Term
choleric
Definition
adjective
1.
extremely irritable or easily angered; irascible: a choleric disposition.
2.
Obsolete .
a.
bilious.
b.
causing biliousness.
Term
lecherous
Definition
adjective
1.
given to or characterized by lechery; lustful.
2.
erotically suggestive; inciting to lust: lecherous photographs.
Term
bemoan
Definition
verb (used with object)
1.
to express distress or grief over; lament: to bemoan one's fate.
2.
to regard with regret or disapproval.
Term
exult
Definition
verb (used without object)
1.
to show or feel a lively or triumphant joy; rejoice exceedingly; be highly elated or jubilant: They exulted over their victory.
2.
Obsolete . to leap, especially for joy.
Term
clandestine
Definition
adjective
characterized by, done in, or executed with secrecy or concealment, especially for purposes of subversion or deception; private or surreptitious: Their clandestine meetings went undiscovered for two years.
Term
egregious
Definition
adjective
1.
extraordinary in some bad way; glaring; flagrant: an egregious mistake; an egregious liar. gross, outrageous, notorious, shocking. tolerable, moderate, minor, unnoticeable.
2.
Archaic. distinguished or eminent.
Term
surreptitious
Definition
adjective
1.
obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth; secret or unauthorized; clandestine: a surreptitious glance.
2.
acting in a stealthy way.
3.
obtained by subreption; subreptitious.
Term
propitous
Definition
adjective
adjective: propitious
1.
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable.
"the timing for such a meeting seemed propitious"
synonyms: favorable, auspicious, promising, providential, advantageous, optimistic, bright, rosy, heaven-sent, hopeful;More
Term
malapropos
Definition
adjective
1.
inappropriate; out of place; inopportune; untimely: a malapropos remark.
adverb
2.
inappropriately; inopportunely.
Term
uncouth
Definition
adjective
1.
awkward, clumsy, or unmannerly: uncouth behavior; an uncouth relative who embarrasses the family.
2.
strange and ungraceful in appearance or form.
3.
unusual or strange.
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