Abash
cause to feel embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed
Cacophony
a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
Daunt
make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive
Ebullient
cheerful and full of energy
Garrulous
excessively talkative, esp. on trivial matters
Hackneyed
(of a phrase or idea) lacking significance throughhaving been overused; unoriginal and trite
Judicious
having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense
Bane
a cause of great distress or annoyance
Cadence
a modulation or inflection of the voice
Dearth
a scarcity or lack of something
Eccentric
(of a person or their behavior) unconventional andslightly strange
Facetious
treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.
Gesticulate
use gestures, esp. dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words
Hapless
(esp. of a person) unfortunate
Bastion
a projecting part of a fortification built at an angle tothe line of a wall, so as to allow defensive fire inseveral
Cajole
persuade someone to do something by sustainedcoaxing or flattery
Capitulate
cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand;surrender
Eclectic
deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverserange of sources
Glut
an excessively abundant supply of something
Harbinger
a person or thing that announces or signals theapproach of another
Idiosyncrasy
a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to anindividual
Aberration
a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected,typically one that is unwelcome
Beget
(typically of a man, sometimes of a man and a woman) bring (a child) into existence by the process of reproduction
Callow
(esp. of a young person) inexperienced and immature
Debauchery
excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures.
Edify
instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually.
Faction
a small, organized, dissenting group within a largerone, esp. in politics
Labyrinth
a complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze
Blasphemy
a complicated irregular network of passages or pathsin which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze
Celibacy
abstaining from marriage and sexual relations,typically for religious reasons
Elicit
evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) fromsomeone in reaction to one's own actions orquestions
Grandiose
impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, esp.pretentiously so
Homogeneous
of the same kind; alike
Immutable
unchanging over time or unable to be changed
Laconic
(of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very fewwords
Blatant
(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly
Censure
express severe disapproval of (someone or something),typically in a formal statement
Elliptical
of, relating to, or having the form of an ellipse.
Empirical
based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observationor experience rather than theory or pure logic
Fastidious
very attentive to and concerned about accuracy anddetail
Gratuitous
uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted
Impartial
treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just
Absolve
set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, orresponsibility
Blight
a plant disease, esp. one caused by fungi such asmildews, rusts, and smuts
Deprecate
express disapproval of
Elusive
difficult to find, catch, or achieve
Fetter
a restraint or check on someone's freedom to dosomething, typically one considered unfair or overlyrestrictive
Gravity
a chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed around the ankles
Lampoon
publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm
Blithe
publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm
Chagrin
distress or embarrassment at having failed or beenhumiliated
Deride
express contempt for; ridicule
Emigrate
leave one's own country in order to settle permanentlyin another
Fidelity
faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstratedby continuing loyalty and support
Gregarious
(of a person) fond of company; sociable
Hypothetical
of, based on, or serving as a hypothesis
Imperial
of or relating to an empire
Bucolic
of or relating to the pleasant aspects of the countrysideand country life
Didactic
intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive
Extrapolate
extend the application of (a method or conclusion, esp.one based on statistics) to an unknown situation byassuming that existing trends will continue or similarmethods will be applicable
Guile
sly or cunning intelligence
Impervious
not allowing fluid to pass through
Impugn
dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement ormotive); call into question
Ardent
enthusiastic or passionate
Bureaucracy
a system of government in which most of the importantdecisions are made by state officials rather than byelected representatives
Diffident
modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence
Gauche
lacking ease or grace; unsophisticated and socially awkward.
Illicit
forbidden by law, rules, or custom
Largess
generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others
Arduous
involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult andtiring
Bereaved
be deprived of a loved one through a profound absence, esp. due to the loved one's death
Latent
(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed ormanifest; hidden; concealed
Loquacious
talkative
Burgeon
begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish
Finesse
intricate and refined delicacy
Incessant
(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption
Lucid
expressed clearly; easy to understand
Dilettante
a person who cultivates an area of interest, such as thearts, without real commitment or knowledge
Chicanery
the use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose
Culpable
deserving blame
Hegemony
leadership or dominance, esp. by one country or socialgroup over others