| Term | Definition |
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| ferment | (n.) A state of agitation or turbulent change or development; (v.) To make turbulent, to excite or agitate |
| noncommittal | (adj.) Not decisive; Unwilling to make a decision |
| seditious | (adj.) Trying to overthrow the government, subversive |
| nominal | (adj.) In name only; Insignificantly small, minor |
| tenuous | (adj.) Having little substance; flimsy |
| commiserate | (v.) To feel or express sorrow or pity for; sympathize with |
| sangfroid | (n.) Coolness and composure, especially in trying circumstances |
| acculturation | (n.) The adoption of behaviors from a surrounding society |
| ascribe | (v.) To assign as a quality or attribute |
| wheedle | (v.) To persuade by flattery or guile; cajole |
| adventitious | (adj.) Accidental, resulting from chance |
| proclivity | (n.) A natural propensity or inclination; Tendency |
| inadvertent | (adj.) Accidental, unintentional |
| enjoin | (v.) To instruct with authority; To forbid or prohibit |
| expiate | (v.) To make amends for |
| vitriolic | (adj.) Bitterly scathing; Cruel and sarcastic |
| abominate | (v.) To detest or hate intensely |
| peculate | (v.) To embezzle funds or engage in embezzlement |
| expedite | (v.) To hasten the movement or progress of |
| circuitous | (adj.) Taking a roundabout, lengthy course |
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