Term 1

gilded

Definition 1

"(adj.) - covered with a thin layer of gold, or deceptively attractive"

Term 2

concoct

Definition 2

(v.) - to make up or invent

Term 3

indignation

Definition 3

(n.) - anger due to an unfair situation
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Term 4

patent

Definition 4

"(adj.) - clear, apparent"

Term 5

inextricable

Definition 5

(adj.) - hopelessly confused or tangled

Term 6

discreet

Definition 6

(adj.) - prudent or inconspicuous
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Term 7

surreptitious

Definition 7

" (adj.) - done in a secret, or stealthy way"

Term 8

alacrity

Definition 8

"(n.) - speed, readiness"

Term 9

manifest

Definition 9

(v.) - to show clearly
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Term 10

erect

Definition 10

"(v.) - to construct, to raise"

Term 11

grandiose

Definition 11

"(adj.) - extraordinary, grand in scope"

Term 12

meager

Definition 12

(adj.) - lacking in quality or stature
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Term 13

envious

Definition 13

(adj.) - jealous

Term 14

magnanimous

Definition 14

"(adj.) - generous, noble"

Term 15

munificent

Definition 15

"(adj.) - generous, benevolent"
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Term 16

affable

Definition 16

"(adj.) - friendly, amiable"

Term 17

amiable

Definition 17

"(adj.) - friendly, affable"

Term 18

conciliatory

Definition 18

"(adj.) - agreeable, friendly"
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Term 19

hierarchy

Definition 19

(n.) - a ranking system of groups or individuals

Term 20

linchpin

Definition 20

(n.) - something that holds separate things together

Term 21

weather

Definition 21

(v.) - to withstand or survive a situation
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Term 22

inclement

Definition 22

"(adj.) - stormy, bad, severe"

Term 23

jubilant

Definition 23

"(adj.) - joyful, happy"

Term 24

alleviate

Definition 24

(v.) - to relieve
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Term 25

chastise

Definition 25

"(v.) - to criticize, to scold"

Term 26

elucidate

Definition 26

(v.) - to clarify

Term 27

limpid

Definition 27

"(adj.) - clear, easily understood"
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Term 28

ultimate

Definition 28

"(n.) - the last part, or a fundamental element"

Term 29

choreographed

Definition 29

"(adj.) - arranged, as in dance"

Term 30

idolatrous

Definition 30

(adj.) - worshiping excessively an object or person
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Term 31

fawn

Definition 31

(v.) - to show affection through flattery

Term 32

extol

Definition 32

(v.) - to praise highly

Term 33

diaphanous

Definition 33

"(adj.) - transparent, see-through"
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Term 34

spectral

Definition 34

(adj.) - ghostly

Term 35

apparitional

Definition 35

"(adj.) - ghostly, spectral"

Term 36

lethargic

Definition 36

"(adj.) - lazy, apathetic"
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Term 37

comatose

Definition 37

(adj.) - lethargic

Term 38

benign

Definition 38

"(adj.) - non-threatening, innocuous"

Term 39

mendacious

Definition 39

(adj.) - inclined to lie or mislead
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Term 40

calumny

Definition 40

(n.) - an attempt to defame another’s reputation

Term 41

defame

Definition 41

(v.) - to destroy the reputation of

Term 42

libel

Definition 42

"(n.) - a statement that gives an unjust or unfavorable representation of a person or thing, a defamation"
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Term 43

slander

Definition 43

(n.) - a false statement to damage the reputation of another

Term 44

malign

Definition 44

" (v.) - to slander, to smear, to libel, to defame, to speak evil of"

Term 45

impudent

Definition 45

"(adj.) - rude, improper"
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Term 46

puerile

Definition 46

(adj.) - immature

Term 47

juvenile

Definition 47

(adj.) - young or immature

Term 48

guile

Definition 48

(n.) - deceitful actions or behavior
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Term 49

bilk

Definition 49

"(v.) - to cheat, to swindle"

Term 50

telepathic

Definition 50

(adj.) - capable of reading minds

Term 51

soothsayer

Definition 51

(n.) - a fortune teller
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Term 52

seer

Definition 52

(n.) - a fortune teller

Term 53

inveterate

Definition 53

"(adj.) - habitual, natural"

Term 54

delude

Definition 54

"(v.) - to deceive, to mislead"
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Term 55

compel

Definition 55

(v.) - to force

Term 56

camaraderie

Definition 56

(n.) - cheerful unity among a group