intercede: to attempt to reconcile differences; intervene.
ex. I will intercede in this argument.
hackneyed: stale; overused.
ex. Those shoes are hackneyed.
approbation: approval.
ex. I have my father's approbation to go to the party.
innuendo: an indirect reference.
ex. Propoganda consists of innuendo.
coalition: an alliance.
ex. Coalitions were made during WWII.
elicit: to bring out.
ex. He elicits his money to pay.
hiatus: a break in work; a gap.
ex. People usually take a hiatus during lunch.
assuage: to make less severe; to calm.
ex. I had to assuage the situation.
decadence: falling into a bad condition; deterioration.
ex. This sign is falling into a decadence.
expostulate: argue.
ex. The mother and daughter are expostulating.
simulate: to create a model of a situation or thing.
ex. The man made a 3D simulation of the hospital.
jaded: worn out or dull.
ex. The steak knife was jaded.
umbrage: annoyance; displeasure.
ex. My nephews could become umbrageous at times.
prerogative: an exclusive right; priviledge.
ex. The president has prerogative rights.
lurid: gruesome; revolting.
ex. That movie was lurid.
transcend: to rise above or go beyond.
ex. I transcended my parent's expectations.
provincial: belonging to some particular province.
ex. Lopez Lake is provincial.
petulant: sudden irritation.
ex. Women can become petulant at times.
unctuous: excessively smooth.
ex. Some surfaces are very unctuous.
meritorious: praiseworthy.
ex. Good grades are meritorious.
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