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    Master this deck with 55 terms through effective study methods.

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    Vociferate

    To shout loudly and forcefully.

    Obfuscate

    Deliberately making something unclear.

    Intransigent

    Unwilling to compromise or change views.

    Reticence

    Quality of being reserved in speech.

    Candor

    Honesty and openness in speech.

    Pernicious

    They cause gradual harm.

    Esoteric

    Intended for a small, specialized group.

    Reverie

    A state of pleasant daydreaming.

    Contravene

    To violate a rule or law.

    Tepid

    Lukewarm or lacking enthusiasm.

    Belligerent

    Hostile or aggressive behavior.

    Amelioration

    Making something better.

    Cajolery

    Persuasion through flattery.

    Prodigious

    Remarkably large or impressive.

    Euphony

    Pleasing or harmonious sound.

    Vitriolic

    Filled with harsh criticism.

    Impetuous

    Acting quickly without thought.

    Convivial

    Friendly and sociable atmosphere.

    Malevolent

    Having harmful intentions.

    Veracity

    Truthfulness or accuracy.

    Harangue

    A long, aggressive speech.

    Demagogue

    A leader appealing to emotions.

    Penury

    Extreme poverty.

    Astute

    Sharp and perceptive.

    Auspicious

    Favorable or promising signs.

    Indolent

    Lazy or avoiding effort.

    Furtive

    Sneaky or secretive actions.

    Placate

    To calm someone who is upset.

    Analogous

    Comparable in certain ways.

    Morose

    Gloomy or sullen demeanor.

    Intrepid

    Fearless and adventurous.

    Copious

    Abundant or plentiful.

    Polemical

    Involving strong arguments.

    Debilitate

    To weaken or impair.

    Sardonic

    Grimly mocking or cynical.

    Ineffable

    Too great to be described.

    Avaricious

    Extremely greedy for wealth.

    Reproach

    To criticize or express disappointment.

    Oblique

    Indirect or unclear.

    Supercilious

    Arrogantly superior attitude.

    Vindicate

    To clear from blame.

    Refractory

    Stubborn or difficult to manage.

    Portentous

    Indicates something ominous.

    Tenuous

    Weak or flimsy connection.

    Mendacity

    Dishonesty or lying.

    Indignant

    Angry over unfair treatment.

    Repudiate

    To reject or deny.

    Aestheticism

    Focus on beauty and art.

    Cursory

    Quick and lacking detail.

    Banal

    Overused and lacking originality.

    Erudition

    Deep knowledge from study.

    Credulous

    Too willing to believe.

    Hapless

    Unfortunate or unlucky.

    Mercurial

    Changing moods rapidly.

    Intonation

    Rise and fall of voice pitch.