vocab Flashcards
approbation
the expression of approval or favorable opinion
coalition
a combination, union, or merger for some specific pourpose
elicit
to draw forth, bring out from some source
hackneyed
used so often as to lack freshness or originality
innuendo
a hint, indirect suggestion, or references
intercede
to plead on behalf of someone else to serve as a third party
meritorious
worthy deserving recognition and praise
provincial
pertaining to an outlying area
transcend
to rise above or beyond, exceed
unctuous
excessively smooth or smug
assuage
to mack easier or milder relieve; to quiet calm; to put an end
decadence
decline decay or deterioration; a condition or perid
expostulate
to attempt to dissuade someone from some courses
hiatus
a gap opping break( in the sense of having an element missing
jaded
wearied, worn-out dulled