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spartan
highly self-disciplined; frugal; austere
specious
deceptively attractive; seemingly plausible but fallacious
sportive
frolicsome; playful
stasis
a state of static balance or equilibrium; stagnation
incarnadine
blood-red in color
hermetic
tightly sealed
hegemony
the domination of one state or group over its allies
guile
deceit; trickery
antipathy
extreme dislike
castigate
to punish or criticize harshly
capricious
changing one’s mind quickly and often
canard
a lie
calumny
a false and malicious accusation; misrepresentation
burnish
to polish
cabal
a secret group seeking to overturn something
aggrandize
to increase in power, influence, and reputation
acme
highest point; summit; the highest level or degree attainable
aerie
a nest built high in the air; an elevated, often secluded dwelling
jettison
to discard; to get ride of as unnecessary or encumbering
jocular
playful; harmonious
judicious
sensible; showing good judgement
juncture
point of time, especially where two things are joined
keen
having a sharp edge; intellectually sharp; perceptive
kindle
to set fire or ignite; excite or inspire
