| Term | Definition |
|---|
| disheveled | untidy, mess |
| drub | hit or beat repeatedly |
| erupt | explode |
| faction | small group within a larger group |
| prudent | wise, sensible |
| rapport | bond, harmonious relationship |
| careen | wildly rush forward, hurtle |
| facade | front of a building, exterior |
| garish | tastelessly showy, tacky |
| penchant | strong taste or ability for something, tendency |
| perennial | lasting a long time, enduring |
| seminal | influencing future events, significant |
| abominable | disgusting, evil |
| deduce | conclude through logic, infer |
| dread | great fear, terror |
| egotist | person with an exaggerated sense of importance |
| empirical | based on experience, firsthand |
| expose | make visible, reveal |
| extant | still in existence, surviving |
| ignite | set on fire, kindle |
| machination | crafty plot for gain, scheme |
| manifest | readily visible, obvious |
| prune | cut back, trim |
| surpass | become greater than, exceed |
| augment | add to or supplement;expand |
| ballad | lyrical song or poem;tale |
| lanky | extremely thin; scrawny |
| mandate | order from a position of authority; decree |
| pomp | big public display;ceremony |
| scamper | run quickly;dash |
| fortify | protect, strengthen |
| genial | cheerfully easy going;friendly |
| glut | excessively abundant supply, surplus |
| melee | noisy fight;skirmish |
| plaudit | enthusiastic approval;praise |
| solace | relief from sorrow;comfort |
| curtail | reduce |
| enunciate | speak clearly |
| polarize | divide |
| pragmatic | practical |
| redoubtable | intimidating, formidable |
| turpitude | depravity |
| baffle | perplex;confuse |
| capricious | unpredictable, fickle |
| distort | twist |
| precept | rule, law |
| progeny | offspring, children |
| trove | collection, treasure |
| bolster | give support/strengthen |
| flaunt | show off/parade |
| parity | uniform equivalence/equality |
| scrupulous | attentive to detail/careful, meticulous |
| scrutiny | close examination |
| subsequent | following in order |
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