| Term | Definition |
|---|
| contemporary | modern |
| contentious | quarrelsome, fond of arguing |
| hypocrite | a person who claims to be what he is not |
| deplete | to use up |
| discursive | rambling, unfocused |
| tyranny | absolute power that is often cruel |
| accolade | praise, a statement of approval |
| daunt | to intimidate, to discourage |
| enigmatic | mysterious, puzzling |
| verbose | wordy |
| audacity | boldness |
| homogeneous | made up of similar parts |
| ambivalent | uncertain, having conflicting feelings |
| expedite | to speed up |
| arable | fit to grow plants on |
| subtle | difficult to detect or understand |
| coherent | consistent, logically connected |
| censure | to critize |
| garrulous | talkative |
| flagrant | obvious, blatant |
| squander | to waste, to spend foolishly |
| austere | strict, severly simple |
| tranquil | calm, peaceful |
| articulate | able to speak clearly and effectively |
| viable | workable, able to remain alive |
| gregarious | friendly, sociable |
| clemency | mercy, gentleness in punishing |
| burgeon | to grow rapidly |
| inception | beginning |
| profuse | very abundant, giving freely |
| wither | to become dry or lifeless |
| elicit | to bring out, cause to happen |
| adulation | excessive praise |
| stolid | unemotional, not easily excited |
| indifferent | having no preference |
| dearth | scarcity, limited supply |
| altruistic | concerned fo rthe welfare of others |
| vilify | to speak ill of, to slander |
| furtive | secretive, stealthy |
| dissent | to disagree |
| mitigate | to relieve, lessen, alleviate |
| advocate | to support, to speak in favor of |
| cognizant | aware |
| miser | a person who saves money excessively |
| revere | to respect, admire |
| pacifist | a person who favors peace |
| incontrovertible | indisputable, undeniable |
| alacrity | eagerness, cheerful willingness |
| garner | to get, to acquire |
| penury | extreme poverty |
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