Monday, August 27, 2012

VOCABULARY: FALL LIST #2


 1. Intercede: To plead on another's behalf.
 2. Hackneyed:  Used so often as to be trite, dull, and stereotyped.
 3. Approbation: An expression of warm approval; praise.
 4. Innuendo:
An indirect or subtle, usually derogatory implication in expression; an insinuation.
 5. Coalition: An alliance, especially a temporary one, of people, factions, parties, or nations.
 6. Elicit: To bring or draw out (something latent); educe.
 7. Hiatus: A gap or interruption in space, time, or continuity; a break.
 8. Assuage:  To make (something burdensome or painful) less intense or severe.
 9. Decadence:
 A process, condition, or period of deterioration or decline, as in morals or art; decay.
 10. Expostulate: To reason earnestly with someone in an effort to dissuade or correct; remonstrate.
 11. Simulate: To have or take on the appearance, form, or sound of; imitate.
 12. Jaded: Worn out; wearied
 13. Umbrage: Offense; resentment
 14. Prerogative: An exclusive right or privilege held by a person or group, especially a hereditary or official right.
 15. Lurid: Causing shock or horror; gruesome.
 16. Transcend: To pass beyond the limits of.
 17. Provincial: Of or characteristic of people from the provinces; not fashionable or sophisticated.
 18. Petulant:  Unreasonably irritable or ill-tempered; peevish.
 19. Unctuous:  Characterized by affected, exaggerated, or insincere earnestness.
 20. Meritorious: Deserving reward or praise; having merit.


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