| Term | Definition |
|---|
| impinge | to make an impression, or have an effect of impact |
| encumbrance | something burdensome, useless, or superfluous. Something that hinders someone. |
| mordantly | the manner of being sharply caustic or sarcastic, as wit or a speaker, biting |
| enmity | a feeling or condition of hostility; hatred; ill will; antagonism |
| visionary | Characterized by fanciful or impractical ideas, views, or schemes; unreal, imaginary. |
| erratic | Deviating from the usual or proper course in conduct or opinion. eccentric or queer |
| cacophony | harsh, discordant sounds, unpleasant to the ear |
| accolade | any award, honor, or other special acknowledgements |
| contentious | tending to argument or strife; quarrelsome |
| mire | wet, spongy earth (bog or marsh) |
| guileful | artfully deceptive, scheming, sly, tricky |
| urbane | reflecting elegance, sophistication; polish and quality |
| austerity | sternness or severity of manner or attitude |
| presage | a sign or warning that something, typically bad, will happen |
| encroachment | to take something that is not yours away from someone, put something into a place that is not yours |
| exhorted | to strongly suggest something; to give advice enthusiastically |
| venerable | commanding respect because of age |
| inured | to accustom to hardship, difficulty, pain, etc.; toughen or harden; habituate, to be accustomed to |
| preeminently | Distinguished and above or before others; superior; surpassing |
| culminate | To reach the highest point; to end or arrive at a final stage; complete |
| chronic | continuing a long time or recurring frequently |
| inane | lacking sense, significance, or ideas |
| vindicate | to rid someone of blame or suspicion |
| idiosyncratic | distinctive or peculiar |
| incongruity | the act of being out of place; lacking harmony of parts; inappropriate; unbecoming |
| precariously | having insufficient, little, or no foundation; unstable; insecure |
| assimilate | to absorb into the cultural tradition of a population |
| disconcerting | to throw into confusion, to disturb the composure of |
| droll | amusing in an odd way; jester; witty |
| prodigious | wonderful, marvelous; extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree, and force |
| querulous | full of complaints, complaining, peevish |
| bellicose | inclined or eager to fight; aggressively hostile |
| sobriety | quality or state of being sober (Sober: showing no excessive or extreme qualities of fancy, emotion, or prejudice) |
| reticent | restrained in expression, appearance, or presentation |
| discernible | to come to know or recognize mentally |
| opulent | amply or plentifully provided or fashioned, often to the point of ostentation |
| prow | bow or front of the ship |
| insidious | awaiting a chance to entrap |
| inveigle | to persuade someone by flattery; coaxing |
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