| Term | Definition |
|---|
| cacophony | an unpleasant combination of loud, often jarring, sounds |
| distinguish | to be aware of a difference between people, groups, or things, or to know that they are different from each other |
| symmetrical | balanced proportions |
| parameter | a fact of circumstance that restricts how something is done |
| conservative | in favor of preserving the status quo, traditional values and customs, and against abrupt change |
| vulnerable | open to emotional or physical danger |
| untenable | lacking the qualities that make defense possible |
| reverie | a state of pleasant contemplation. daydreaming |
| serpentine | winding and twisting, with many bends and curves |
| vapid | lacking interest or liveliness |
| predatory | eager to steal from or destroy others for gain |
| aquiline | thin, curved, and pointed like an eagle's beak |
| sustain | to support somebody or something through emotional, moral, or physical means |
| paranoia | extreme and unreasonable suspicion of other people and their motives |
| sheepish | showing embarrassment at having done something awkward or wrong |
| plunder | to rob a place or the people there or steal goods using violence |
| encroach | to intrude gradually or stealthily |
| tenuous | not based on anything significant or substantial |
| revelation | information that is newly, disclosed, especially surprising or valuable information |
| indulge | to allow someone or yourself to have or do something enjoyable |
| impervious | not allowing passage into or through something |
| accomplice | somebody who knowingly helps somebody to commit a crime |
| pugnacious | inclined to fight or be aggressive |
| augment | to grow, or increase something in number, amount, size, strength, or intensity |
| mutinous | refusing to obey or summit to control, especially military control |
| despot | a tyrant or ruler with absolute powers |
| bridle | to react with slight anger or indignation |
| invincible | incapable of being defeated or beaten as a result of great strength or skill |
| malign | to say or write unpleasant things about somebody or something |
| paradox | a statement, proposition, or situation that seems to be absurd but is or may be true |
| intrigue | to make someone greatly interested or curios |
| imperceptible | very slight or gradual |
| haggard | wild and unruly in appearance |
| ballast | something that serves no particular purpose other than to give weight to provide additional stability |
| myriad | so many that they cannot be counted |
| vexation | the state of being provoked to irritability or anxiety |
| prattle | to talk in a silly, idle, or childish way |
| evasive | intending to avoid something unpleasant |
| impudent | showing a lack of respect and excessive boldness |
| inundate | to overwhelm somebody with a huge quantity of things |
| idolater | a fanatical admirer of somebody or something |
| inquisitive | eager for knowledge |
| contempt | a powerful feeling of dislike toward someone or something |
| wistful | deep in sad thoughts, especially thoughts of something yearned for |
| consequential | of considerable importance, significance, or value |
| enthrall | to delight or fascinate somebody thoroughly |
| avidity | great eagerness or greed for something |
| assuage | to provide relief from something distressing or painful |
| sympathize | to share the feelings of someone else or show compassion for another |
| appease | to pacify someone, especially by giving in to demands |
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