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Term | Definition |
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internecine | mutually destructive ; both sides lose |
akimbo | with hands on hips |
castigate | to punish |
exigencies | urgent needs or necessities |
harangue | a long harsh speech |
caustic | harsh, very sarcastic |
machinations | evil plans |
knell | a bell stroke, normally signifying death |
euphemism | pleasant expression for an unpleasant situation |
nefarious | evil, sinister |
mollify | soothe; or cheer up |
languid | weak; drooping |
exhort | encourage or to cheer on |
prevaricate | to falsify facts; to misrepresent |
profilgate | to be extravagant; to be wasteful |
obeisant | slavish; overly servile |
rotund | grossly overweight |
cognizant | aware; take notice |
intransigent | bullheaded; stubborn |
propinquity | nearness, closeness; kinship |