| Term | Definition |
|---|
| anomalous | (adj) abnormal,irregular, departing the usual |
| aspersion | (n) a damaging or derogatory statement ; the act of slandering or defaming |
| bizarre | (adj) extremely strange, unusal ,atypical |
| brusque | (adj) abrupt,blunt , wiht no formalities |
| cajole | (v) to coax, persuade through flattery or artifice ; to deceive with soothing thoughts or false promises |
| castigate | (v) to punish severely ; to criticize severely |
| contrive | (v) to plan with ingenuity , invent ; to bring about as the result of ascheme or plan |
| demagogue | (n) a leader who exploits popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| disabuse | (v) to free from deception or error , set right in ideas or thinking |
| ennui | (n) weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest , boredom |
| fetter | (n) a chain or shackle placed on the feet ; anything that confines or restrains |
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