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Apparatus (noun)

A set of materials or equipment designed for a particular use

New member at any gym often intimidated by the seemingly-complex _____.

Blaspheme (verb)

To speak in a way that shows irreverence for God or something sacred; to utter blasphemy.

Clemency (noun)

An act or instance of leniency, in which the severity of a deserved punishment is lessened.

Dissipate (verb)

To cause to spread thin or scatter and gradually vanish.

Ensue (verb)

To take place afterward, or as a result.

Feign (noun)

To give a false apperance of, induce as a false impression.

Gauntlet (noun)

A severe trial or ordeal.

Hermetic (adj.)

Impervious to external influence

Incendiary (adj.)

Tending to excite or inflame

Lustrous (adj.)

Radiant in character or reputation.

Mercurial (adj.)

Characterized by rapid and unpredictable changeableness of mood.

Nautilus (noun)

Any of a genus of cephalopod mollucks of the South Pacific and Indian oceans with a spiral chambered shell that is pearly on the side.

Onerous (adj.)

Involving, imposing, or constituting a burden.

Pestilence (noun)

Something that is destructive or pernicious

Rudimentary (adj.)

Consisting of rudiments, or first principles: (nearly) primitive.

Succumb (verb)

To be brought to an end (often death) by an overwhelming or destructive force.

Tumult (noun)

A disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd, usually with uproar ans a great confusion of voices.

Unequivocal (adj.)

Leaving no doubt; clear an unambiguous

Virulent (adj.)

Marked by a rapid, servere and destructive course.

Winsome (adj.)

Generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence.

Aspire (verb)

To seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal

Benison (noun)

A blessing or benediction

Burgeoning (adj.)

Growing, expanding, or developing rapidly

Congenial (adj.)

Agreeable,suitable, or pleasing in nature or character

Deluge (noun)

A drenching rain; a downpour.

Deleterious (adj.)

Harmful, often in a subtle or unexpected way.

Elucidate (verb)

To make a lucid or clear; to throw light upon; explain.

Flout (verb)

To treat with contemptuous disregard; scorn.

Galvanize (verb)

To startle into sudden activity; to stimulate to action.

Incongruous (adj.)

Not harmonious or conforming; inconsistent within itself.

Jaunty (adj.)

Easy and sprightly (lively) in manner or bearing.

Lackadaisical (adj.)

Without interest, vigor, or determination; listless, lethargic.

Niche (noun)

A place, employment, status, or activity for which a person or thing is best fitted.

Precocious (adj.)

Exhibiting mature qualities at an usually early age.

Palindrome (noun)

a word, verse, or sentence (or number) that reads the same forwards as backwards

Ravenous (adj.)

eager or greedy for food, satisfaction, or gratification.

Seethe (verb)

to suffer violent internal excitement

Tacit (adj.)

implied or indicated, but not actually expressed

Transient (adj.)

not lasting, enduring, or permanent

Vestigial (adj.)

remaining as the last small part of something that existed before.

Avarice (noun)

a strong desire to have or get money

Blatant (adj.)

completely obvious, especially in a crass or offensive manner

Cognitive (adj.)

of, relating to, or involving conscious intellectual activity, such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering.

Dawdle (verb)

to move or act slowly, lackadaisically, idly

Embellish (verb)

to make beautiful by decorating with ornamental details; to enhance

Festoon (verb)

to decorate or adorn, usually with small pieces of something, often paper.

Guttural (adj.)

of, or pertaining to, the throat, most usually characterized by a sound articulated at the back of the throat

Hierarchy (noun)

the classification of a group of people according to ability or to economic, social, or professional standing.

Idyllic (adj.)

pleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity, such that it becomes peaceful, happy, and enjoyable.

Jeopardize (verb)

to put someone or something in danger

Lugubrious (adj.)

full of sadness or sorrow, but usually in an exaggerated or insincere way; for show

Misogyny (noun)

a hatred of women

Nepotism (noun)

favoritism based upon kinship, often in the case of awarding jobs.

Omniscient (adj.)

having complete knowledge, awareness or understanding; perceiving all things.

Pedantic (adj.)

relating to being a pedant, one who annoys other people by correcting small errors and giving far too much attention to minor details at the expense of the main point.

Quorum (noun)

the minimum number of people required to be present at a meeting in order to take votes or decisions to be made

Repatriate (verb)

to return someone to their own country

Raconteur (noun)

a person who is skilled in telling stories

Stalwart (adj.)

marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit.

Viable (adj.)

capable of succeeding or working