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penultimate
second to last
ostensibly
on the surface
accede
agree to a demand, request or treaty
obfuscate
to render unclear, obscure, or unintelligible
juxtapose
side by side comparison between two things
archetype
a character or pattern that reoccurs throughout literature consistently
didactic
intended to teach,
lionize
hold up on a pedestal, treat like a celebrity
ubiquitous
present, appearing everywhere
corroborate
confirm or give support to a statement or theory
soporific
tending to induce sleep
pontificate
express your opinion in an annoying way
chutzpah
extreme self confidence, audacity
foment
instigate/start an undesirable or violent sentiment
Quid pro quo
A favor or advantage granted or expected for something in return
non sequitur
a conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement
finagle
obtain something by devious or dishonest means
rhetoric
persuasive speaking or writing
carp
to find fault or complain unreasonably
mellifluous
a voice/sound/words sweet or pleasant to hear
ephemeral
Lasting a very short time
perfunctory
an action or gesture carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection
finagle
Obtain something by devious or dishonest means
rhetoric
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing
carp
To find fault or complain unreasonably
mellifluous
Of a voice or words sweet or musical pleasant to hear
ephemeral
Lasting a very short time
Hackneyed
(of a phrase or idea) lacking significance through being overused/ unoriginal
malapropism
The mistaken use of a word in place of a similar sound in place of a similar sounding one.
resonate
Produce or be filled with a deep full sound
colloquial
Used in ordinary or familiar conversation
Bildurgsromon
A novel dealing with one person’s formative years or spiritual education
salacious
Having or conveying undue or inappropriate interest in sexual matters
equanimity
Mental calmness composure and evenness of temper especially in a difficult situation
Ascetic
Characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self discipline and absent on from all forms of indulgence typically for religious reasons
flout
Openly disagree
imbue
Inspire with a feeling or quality
Brouhaha
A noisy and overexcited response or reaction to something
Sesquipedalian
A big word/person who uses big words
elicit
Evoke or draw out a response, answer, or fact from someone,
Prestidigitation
Magic tricks as a form of entertainment, sleight of hand
ennui
A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction, from a lack of excitement
Stymie
To prevent or hinder the process of
Epiphany
A moment of sudden realization or insight
Unilateral
Action or decision performed by one or more people
superflous
Unnecessary especially through being more than enough
Abate
(Of something perceived as hostile threatening or negative) become less intense