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Adjunct

Something or someone joined or added to something else but not essentially a part of it

Belie

To give a false impression of; to contradict

Carnage

Great destruction of life; slaughter

Dilemma

A problem that seems to have no satisfactory solution; a difficult choice

Diverse

Differing from one another; having various or distinct parts

Eradicate

To get rid of; to uproot.

Flout

To ignore in a disrespectful or scornful way.

Foment

To stir up, to rouse; to instigate.

Insurrection

An open revolt against legal authorities; a rebellion.

Mandatory

Ordered by an authority; required.

Mititgate

To make or become less serious or severe; to ameliorate.

Pretext

An effort to conceal the real intention or state of affairs; an excuse.

Singular

Denoting a single person or thing, contrasted to more than one.

Somnolent

Tending to cause sleepiness.

Stalwart

Strong; sturdy.

Abominate

To hate or loathe intensely.

Abridge

To shorten in duration or extent; to diminish.

Animosity

Intense ill will.

Auspicious

Favorable promising.

Beleaguer

1. To besiege; to surround with an army.


2. To surround with troubles; to harass.

Confidant

A person to whom secrets are told.

Constituent

1. One of the parts that make up a whole.


2. A voter represented by a particular official.

Iniquitous

Unjust; wicked.

Predecessor

A person or thing that has held a position or office before another.

Inveigh

To complain or protest strongly.

Sabotage

N. Acts that intentionally damage, hinder, or seek to discredit



V. To engage in intentionally damaging acts

Sadistic

Taking pleasure in causing pain

Scathing

Harshly critical

Transpire

To become apparent; to come to light

Aura

A distinctive atmosphere or feeling that seems to surround someone or something; a distinctive appearance or impression

Banal

Lacking freshness; trite

Cognizant

Fully aware; taking notice

Bemuse

To confuse or bewilder

Conundrum

N. 1. A riddle whose answer is a play on words



2. A puzzle or problem that is difficult or impossible to solve

Evanescent

Short-lived; staying temporarily

Factotum

A helper or assistant with wide range of duties and responsibilities

Grandiose

Adj. 1. Impressive because of large size or scope



2. Characterized by the pretense grandeur or absurd exaggeration

Induce

V. 1. To influence or persuade



2. To bring about; to cause

Intransigent

Refusing to compromise or change ones position on an issue

Laudatory

Full of praise

Panache

Dash or flamboyance in style or action

Picayune

Petty or insignificant; concerned with trifling matters

Predilection

An inclination; preference

Promontory

A high point of land that juts out into water

Aggregate

N. A group of things gathered into a whole; a total sum



Adj. calculated by combining units of items

Importune

To plead for persistently

Jurisdiction

Legal authority to govern or control

Ruminate

To think over again & again; to ponder

Temerity

Reckless boldness without regard to danger or opposition

Winnow

To separate and remove what is undesirable and leave what is desirable; to blow away the chaff from the grain

Acoustic

Relating to sound or hearing

Assemblage

N. 1. A collection or gathering of people or things



2. A fitting together of parts

August

Inspiring great respect or admiration; noble

Auspices

Protection, support, or guidance; patronage

Cavil

V. To criticize unimportant things; to quibble



N. A minor criticism

Allocate

To set aside for a specific purpose; to a lot. To distribute according to a plan

Curator

A person in charge of an exhibition; an overseer of a museum or library collection

Extant

Still existing; not lost or destroyed

Gamut

The entire range of something

Ineffable

Incapable of being expressed in words

Mellifluous

Sweetly flowing; pleasant to the ear

Mien

A persons manner, appearance, or expression; bearing

Nonpareil

A person or thing without an equal

Patina

N. 1. A green film that forms on copper exposed to the elements



2. A beautiful surface finish, the result of age and proper care

Rapt

Adj. 1. Fully absorbed; engrossed



2. Filled with deep pleasure; enraptured

Resuscitate

To revive from unconsciousness or apparent death; to revive or restore to health

Augur

To predict future events, especially from omens. To give promise of

Bastion

A fortified area or position; a person, place, or thing that is a source of strength.



something that is considered a stronghold

Decorum

Suitable or proper behavior

Defunct

No longer existing or functioning

Disarray

A lack of order, confusion

Halcyon

Calm, peaceful, and happy; prosperous

Homily

A lecture, usually long, on how to behave morally

Hyperbole

Extravagant; exaggeration

Aggregate

N. A group of things gathered into a whole; a total sum



Adj. calculated by combining units of items

Importune

To plead for persistently

Jurisdiction

Legal authority to govern or control

Ruminate

To think over again & again; to ponder

Temerity

Reckless boldness without regard to danger or opposition

Winnow

To separate and remove what is undesirable and leave what is desirable; to blow away the chaff from the grain

Acoustic

Relating to sound or hearing

Assemblage

N. 1. A collection or gathering of people or things



2. A fitting together of parts

August

Inspiring great respect or admiration; noble

Auspices

Protection, support, or guidance; patronage

Cavil

V. To criticize unimportant things; to quibble



N. A minor criticism

Allocate

To set aside for a specific purpose; to a lot. To distribute according to a plan

Curator

A person in charge of an exhibition; an overseer of a museum or library collection

Extant

Still existing; not lost or destroyed

Gamut

The entire range of something

Ineffable

Incapable of being expressed in words

Mellifluous

Sweetly flowing; pleasant to the ear

Mien

A persons manner, appearance, or expression; bearing

Nonpareil

A person or thing without an equal

Patina

N. 1. A green film that forms on copper exposed to the elements



2. A beautiful surface finish, the result of age and proper care

Rapt

Adj. 1. Fully absorbed; engrossed



2. Filled with deep pleasure; enraptured

Resuscitate

To revive from unconsciousness or apparent death; to revive or restore to health

Augur

To predict future events, especially from omens. To give promise of

Bastion

A fortified area or position; a person, place, or thing that is a source of strength.



something that is considered a stronghold

Decorum

Suitable or proper behavior

Defunct

No longer existing or functioning

Disarray

A lack of order, confusion

Halcyon

Calm, peaceful, and happy; prosperous

Homily

A lecture, usually long, on how to behave morally

Hyperbole

Extravagant; exaggeration

Sabotage

n. Acts that intentionally damage, hinder, or seek to discredit.

Amenable

Responsive; willing to be controlled or to take advice

Amenable

Responsive; willing to be controlled or to take advice

Ascribe

To attribute to a source or a cause

Charisma

A special quality in a person that inspires devotion or fascination in others

Charisma

A special quality in a person that inspires devotion or fascination in others

Dearth

Scarcity; a shortage

Charisma

A special quality in a person that inspires devotion or fascination in others

Dearth

Scarcity; a shortage

Demoralize

To destroy the morals or morale of someone; to weaken the spirit or courage of someone

Charisma

A special quality in a person that inspires devotion or fascination in others

Dearth

Scarcity; a shortage

Demoralize

To destroy the morals or morale of someone; to weaken the spirit or courage of someone

Ebullient

Bubbling with enthusiasm or high spirits

Entrepreneur

An individual who manages and takes the risk of a business

Entrepreneur

An individual who manages and takes the risk of a business

Fatuous

Foolish; silly; stupid

Entrepreneur

An individual who manages and takes the risk of a business

Fatuous

Foolish; silly; stupid

Harbinger

A person or thing that is a symbol or sign of what is to come

Entrepreneur

An individual who manages and takes the risk of a business

Fatuous

Foolish; silly; stupid

Harbinger

A person or thing that is a symbol or sign of what is to come

Homogeneous

Of a similar kind or nature; uniform throughout

Entrepreneur

An individual who manages and takes the risk of a business

Fatuous

Foolish; silly; stupid

Harbinger

A person or thing that is a symbol or sign of what is to come

Homogeneous

Of a similar kind or nature; uniform throughout

Incumbent

N. One who occupies an office or position



Adj. 1. Currently in office



2. Resting upon as a duty or obligation

Matriarchy

A society that is headed by a female

Matriarchy

A society that is headed by a female

Neophyte

A beginner; a novice

Matriarchy

A society that is headed by a female

Neophyte

A beginner; a novice

Prerogative

A special right limited to a person, group, or office; a privilege

Matriarchy

A society that is headed by a female

Neophyte

A beginner; a novice

Prerogative

A special right limited to a person, group, or office; a privilege

Sibling

One of two or more people who have the same parents; brother or sister

Matriarchy

A society that is headed by a female

Neophyte

A beginner; a novice

Prerogative

A special right limited to a person, group, or office; a privilege

Sibling

One of two or more people who have the same parents; brother or sister

Accost

To approach and speak to in an aggressive or challenging way

Matriarchy

A society that is headed by a female

Neophyte

A beginner; a novice

Prerogative

A special right limited to a person, group, or office; a privilege

Sibling

One of two or more people who have the same parents; brother or sister

Accost

To approach and speak to in an aggressive or challenging way

Avarice

Greed for wealth

Matriarchy

A society that is headed by a female

Neophyte

A beginner; a novice

Prerogative

A special right limited to a person, group, or office; a privilege

Sibling

One of two or more people who have the same parents; brother or sister

Accost

To approach and speak to in an aggressive or challenging way

Avarice

Greed for wealth

Bilk

To cheat out of what is due

Matriarchy

A society that is headed by a female

Neophyte

A beginner; a novice

Prerogative

A special right limited to a person, group, or office; a privilege

Sibling

One of two or more people who have the same parents; brother or sister

Accost

To approach and speak to in an aggressive or challenging way

Avarice

Greed for wealth

Bilk

To cheat out of what is due

Consummate

Adj. extremely skilled; complete or perfect



V. To bring to a satisfactory conclusion; to complete

Matriarchy

A society that is headed by a female

Neophyte

A beginner; a novice

Prerogative

A special right limited to a person, group, or office; a privilege

Sibling

One of two or more people who have the same parents; brother or sister

Accost

To approach and speak to in an aggressive or challenging way

Avarice

Greed for wealth

Bilk

To cheat out of what is due

Consummate

Adj. extremely skilled; complete or perfect



V. To bring to a satisfactory conclusion; to complete

Conversant

Having knowledge or experience; well-informed

Matriarchy

A society that is headed by a female

Neophyte

A beginner; a novice

Prerogative

A special right limited to a person, group, or office; a privilege

Sibling

One of two or more people who have the same parents; brother or sister

Accost

To approach and speak to in an aggressive or challenging way

Avarice

Greed for wealth

Bilk

To cheat out of what is due

Consummate

Adj. extremely skilled; complete or perfect



V. To bring to a satisfactory conclusion; to complete

Conversant

Having knowledge or experience; well-informed

Credulous

Willing to believe things with only slight or no evidence; easily convinced

Matriarchy

A society that is headed by a female

Euphoria

A feeling of great happiness or well-being

Neophyte

A beginner; a novice

Prerogative

A special right limited to a person, group, or office; a privilege

Sibling

One of two or more people who have the same parents; brother or sister

Accost

To approach and speak to in an aggressive or challenging way

Avarice

Greed for wealth

Bilk

To cheat out of what is due

Consummate

Adj. extremely skilled; complete or perfect



V. To bring to a satisfactory conclusion; to complete

Conversant

Having knowledge or experience; well-informed

Credulous

Willing to believe things with only slight or no evidence; easily convinced

Matriarchy

A society that is headed by a female

Euphoria

A feeling of great happiness or well-being

Fortuitous

Adj. 1. Happening by lucky chance; accidental



2. Lucky or fortunate

Neophyte

A beginner; a novice

Prerogative

A special right limited to a person, group, or office; a privilege

Sibling

One of two or more people who have the same parents; brother or sister

Accost

To approach and speak to in an aggressive or challenging way

Avarice

Greed for wealth

Bilk

To cheat out of what is due

Consummate

Adj. extremely skilled; complete or perfect



V. To bring to a satisfactory conclusion; to complete

Conversant

Having knowledge or experience; well-informed

Credulous

Willing to believe things with only slight or no evidence; easily convinced

Matriarchy

A society that is headed by a female

Euphoria

A feeling of great happiness or well-being

Fortuitous

Adj. 1. Happening by lucky chance; accidental



2. Lucky or fortunate

Hypothetical

Adj. based on something that is not actual but assumed or supposed



N. A supposition or tentative explanation for purposes of argument, further study, or investigation

Neophyte

A beginner; a novice

Prerogative

A special right limited to a person, group, or office; a privilege

Sibling

One of two or more people who have the same parents; brother or sister

Accost

To approach and speak to in an aggressive or challenging way

Avarice

Greed for wealth

Bilk

To cheat out of what is due

Consummate

Adj. extremely skilled; complete or perfect



V. To bring to a satisfactory conclusion; to complete

Conversant

Having knowledge or experience; well-informed

Credulous

Willing to believe things with only slight or no evidence; easily convinced

Matriarchy

A society that is headed by a female

Euphoria

A feeling of great happiness or well-being

Fortuitous

Adj. 1. Happening by lucky chance; accidental



2. Lucky or fortunate

Hypothetical

Adj. based on something that is not actual but assumed or supposed



N. A supposition or tentative explanation for purposes of argument, further study, or investigation

Incoherent

Not connected; confused; rambling

Neophyte

A beginner; a novice

Prerogative

A special right limited to a person, group, or office; a privilege

Sibling

One of two or more people who have the same parents; brother or sister

Accost

To approach and speak to in an aggressive or challenging way

Avarice

Greed for wealth

Bilk

To cheat out of what is due

Consummate

Adj. extremely skilled; complete or perfect



V. To bring to a satisfactory conclusion; to complete

Conversant

Having knowledge or experience; well-informed

Credulous

Willing to believe things with only slight or no evidence; easily convinced

Matriarchy

A society that is headed by a female

Euphoria

A feeling of great happiness or well-being

Fortuitous

Adj. 1. Happening by lucky chance; accidental



2. Lucky or fortunate

Hypothetical

Adj. based on something that is not actual but assumed or supposed



N. A supposition or tentative explanation for purposes of argument, further study, or investigation

Incoherent

Not connected; confused; rambling

Minuscule

Very small in size or importance

Neophyte

A beginner; a novice

Prerogative

A special right limited to a person, group, or office; a privilege

Sibling

One of two or more people who have the same parents; brother or sister

Accost

To approach and speak to in an aggressive or challenging way

Avarice

Greed for wealth

Bilk

To cheat out of what is due

Consummate

Adj. extremely skilled; complete or perfect



V. To bring to a satisfactory conclusion; to complete

Conversant

Having knowledge or experience; well-informed

Credulous

Willing to believe things with only slight or no evidence; easily convinced

Matriarchy

A society that is headed by a female

Euphoria

A feeling of great happiness or well-being

Fortuitous

Adj. 1. Happening by lucky chance; accidental



2. Lucky or fortunate

Hypothetical

Adj. based on something that is not actual but assumed or supposed



N. A supposition or tentative explanation for purposes of argument, further study, or investigation

Incoherent

Not connected; confused; rambling

Minuscule

Very small in size or importance

Pleasantry

An agreeable, casual remark

Neophyte

A beginner; a novice

Prerogative

A special right limited to a person, group, or office; a privilege

Sibling

One of two or more people who have the same parents; brother or sister

Accost

To approach and speak to in an aggressive or challenging way

Avarice

Greed for wealth

Bilk

To cheat out of what is due

Consummate

Adj. extremely skilled; complete or perfect



V. To bring to a satisfactory conclusion; to complete

Conversant

Having knowledge or experience; well-informed

Credulous

Willing to believe things with only slight or no evidence; easily convinced

Matriarchy

A society that is headed by a female

Euphoria

A feeling of great happiness or well-being

Fortuitous

Adj. 1. Happening by lucky chance; accidental



2. Lucky or fortunate

Hypothetical

Adj. based on something that is not actual but assumed or supposed



N. A supposition or tentative explanation for purposes of argument, further study, or investigation

Incoherent

Not connected; confused; rambling

Minuscule

Very small in size or importance

Pleasantry

An agreeable, casual remark

Procrastinate

To putt off until later

Neophyte

A beginner; a novice

Prerogative

A special right limited to a person, group, or office; a privilege

Sibling

One of two or more people who have the same parents; brother or sister

Accost

To approach and speak to in an aggressive or challenging way

Avarice

Greed for wealth

Bilk

To cheat out of what is due

Consummate

Adj. extremely skilled; complete or perfect



V. To bring to a satisfactory conclusion; to complete

Conversant

Having knowledge or experience; well-informed

Credulous

Willing to believe things with only slight or no evidence; easily convinced

Matriarchy

A society that is headed by a female

Euphoria

A feeling of great happiness or well-being

Fortuitous

Adj. 1. Happening by lucky chance; accidental



2. Lucky or fortunate

Hypothetical

Adj. based on something that is not actual but assumed or supposed



N. A supposition or tentative explanation for purposes of argument, further study, or investigation

Incoherent

Not connected; confused; rambling

Minuscule

Very small in size or importance

Pleasantry

An agreeable, casual remark

Procrastinate

To putt off until later

Qualm

A feeling of uneasiness as to whether what one is doing is right or wise; a misgiving

Neophyte

A beginner; a novice

Prerogative

A special right limited to a person, group, or office; a privilege

Sibling

One of two or more people who have the same parents; brother or sister

Accost

To approach and speak to in an aggressive or challenging way

Avarice

Greed for wealth

Bilk

To cheat out of what is due

Consummate

Adj. extremely skilled; complete or perfect



V. To bring to a satisfactory conclusion; to complete

Conversant

Having knowledge or experience; well-informed

Credulous

Willing to believe things with only slight or no evidence; easily convinced

Matriarchy

A society that is headed by a female

Euphoria

A feeling of great happiness or well-being

Fortuitous

Adj. 1. Happening by lucky chance; accidental



2. Lucky or fortunate

Hypothetical

Adj. based on something that is not actual but assumed or supposed



N. A supposition or tentative explanation for purposes of argument, further study, or investigation

Incoherent

Not connected; confused; rambling

Minuscule

Very small in size or importance

Pleasantry

An agreeable, casual remark

Procrastinate

To putt off until later

Qualm

A feeling of uneasiness as to whether what one is doing is right or wise; a misgiving

Stigma

N. A mark of shame or disgrace



V. To give a bad name to

Neophyte

A beginner; a novice

Prerogative

A special right limited to a person, group, or office; a privilege

Sibling

One of two or more people who have the same parents; brother or sister

Accost

To approach and speak to in an aggressive or challenging way

Avarice

Greed for wealth

Bilk

To cheat out of what is due

Consummate

Adj. extremely skilled; complete or perfect



V. To bring to a satisfactory conclusion; to complete

Conversant

Having knowledge or experience; well-informed

Credulous

Willing to believe things with only slight or no evidence; easily convinced

Aberration

A department from the norm or what is considered right, natural, or normal; a flow or defect

Aberration

A department from the norm or what is considered right, natural, or normal; a flow or defect

Antiquated

Grown old; out of date

Aberration

A department from the norm or what is considered right, natural, or normal; a flow or defect

Antiquated

Grown old; out of date

Celestial

Or relating to the skies are heavens

Aberration

A department from the norm or what is considered right, natural, or normal; a flow or defect

Antiquated

Grown old; out of date

Celestial

Or relating to the skies are heavens

Certitude

The state of being certain of the truth rightness of something

Aberration

A department from the norm or what is considered right, natural, or normal; a flow or defect

Antiquated

Grown old; out of date

Celestial

Or relating to the skies are heavens

Certitude

The state of being certain of the truth rightness of something

Disburse

To distribute something or pay out money, especially from a public or other fund

Aberration

A department from the norm or what is considered right, natural, or normal; a flow or defect

Antiquated

Grown old; out of date

Celestial

Or relating to the skies are heavens

Certitude

The state of being certain of the truth rightness of something

Disburse

To distribute something or pay out money, especially from a public or other fund

Galaxy

A vast cluster of stars another matter, billions of which make up the known universe

Aberration

A department from the norm or what is considered right, natural, or normal; a flow or defect

Antiquated

Grown old; out of date

Celestial

Or relating to the skies are heavens

Certitude

The state of being certain of the truth rightness of something

Disburse

To distribute something or pay out money, especially from a public or other fund

Galaxy

A vast cluster of stars another matter, billions of which make up the known universe

Interactable

Hard to manage, tame, or control; stubborn; not easily cured

Aberration

A department from the norm or what is considered right, natural, or normal; a flow or defect

Antiquated

Grown old; out of date

Celestial

Or relating to the skies are heavens

Certitude

The state of being certain of the truth rightness of something

Disburse

To distribute something or pay out money, especially from a public or other fund

Galaxy

A vast cluster of stars another matter, billions of which make up the known universe

Interactable

Hard to manage, tame, or control; stubborn; not easily cured

Juncture

Adjoining are coming together the place were such a connection of occurs


A point in time maybe critical by the timing of circumstances

Juxtapose

Play side-by-side

Juxtapose

Play side-by-side

Maelstrom

Ah large and violent whirlpool or something resembling a whirlpool


A place or state of great turmoil or confusion

Optimum

Best are most favorable

Pillory

To expose to public scorn or contempt

Proliferate

Do you grow, expand or multiply and a rapid rate

Proliferate

Do you grow, expand or multiply and a rapid rate

Remiss

Negligent; careless; lax

Proliferate

Do you grow, expand or multiply and a rapid rate

Remiss

Negligent; careless; lax

Titanic

Marked by great strength, size or influence