| Term | Definition |
|---|
| abjure | to formally renounce |
| amorphous | without a definite shape, boundary, or character |
| animus | an attitude or spirit within that strongly influences him or her; deep seated ill will |
| dichotomy | division into two distinct parts or groups |
| exemplar | an example or model, especially an ideal one |
| herculean | extraordinary size or power |
| inchoate | not fully formed or realized |
| invidious | likely to cause resentment or animosity |
| melange | a mixture or dissimlar materials |
| nihilism | viewpoint that denies any meaning or value of life |
| nefarious | very wicked |
| ratify | to approve, confirm, or verify |
| subsume | to encompass in a larger or more comprehensive group; to include |
| variegated | varied as to form, type, color |
| vitiate | to impair or weaken |
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