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PROGNOSTICATE
To predict or foreshadow based on sign/symptoms (noun)
RESPITE
Rest from something difficult or unpleasant (noun)
UNCOUTH
Uncultured/uncivilized(adj)
IMBIBE
Drink, usually alcohol(verb)
PANEGYRIC
A public speech or a published text to praise someone or something
public praise(noun)
PALPABLE
A feeling or atmosphere that is so intense that seems tangible (noun)
AFFABILITY
Friendliness; friendly manner(noun)
AFFECTATION
Behavior, speech, or writing that is designed to impress(noun)
DEFERENCE
Humble submission and respect(noun)
DOGMATISM
Opinionated(noun)
PEDANTRY
Excessive concern with minor details and rules; perfectionist(noun)
ABSTRUSE
Difficult to understand; obscure(adj)
RECOURSE
A source of help in a difficult situation; alternative(noun)
MINUTIA
The small, precise, or trivial details of something(noun)
CONSUMMATION
Completion of sex, marriage, or relationship(noun)
PRECEPT
A general rule intended to regular behavior(noun)
EXALT
Put someone or something in high regard; glorify(verb)
ARDUOUS
Involving or requiring tremendous effort; difficult and taxing(verb)
INCESSANTLY
W/o interruption; constantly(Adverb)
UNRENITTING
Never relaxing or slacking(adj)
