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unkempt
not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude
decrepit
worn out; broken down from use
miasma
poisonous atmosphere; unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources
ambiguous
capable of being understood in two or more possible senses or ways
profound
deeply moving; intense
unduly
an undue manner; excessively
innate
a trait that is inborn; genetically inherited.
intermittent
stopping and starting at intervals; occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous
subsided
to become quiet or less
gape
to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide
heinous
horrible; abominable; reprehensible; hatefully or shockingly evil
reticent
to be silent or uncommunicative in speech
guise
an external appearance, cover, mask
leper
a person affected by the sickness known as leprosy
affinity
a natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea
insidious
intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
stigma
attribute, behavior, or reputation which is socially discrediting in a particular way: it causes an individual to be mentally classified by others in an undesirable, rejected stereotype rather than in an accepted, normal one
breviary
book containing prayers and hymns
anomalies
something different, abnormal, peculiar, irregular, or not easily classified
intrusive
coming without invitation or welcome
defecate
to discharge feces from the bowels
caudillos
Spanish word for military leaders
unabated
continuing at full strength or intensity
despot
ruler with absolute power and authority
parsimonious
stingy, cheap, unwilling to spend money in a negative way
platonic
a close relationship in which sexual desire is nonexistent
impassioned
filled with passion or zeal
thwart
to run counter to so as to effectively oppose or baffle, block or hinder; frustrate
laboriously
involving or characterized by hard-work or toilsome effort
avid
characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit
impediment
something that hinders or obstructs; obstacle
indolent
having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion; slothful, lazy, lethargic
hagiography
biography of saints or venerated persons
commotion
an agitated disturbance
proxy
authority or power to act for another
repugnant
repulsive; disgusting; offensive
prosthetic
of or relating to an artificial device to replace or augment a missing or impaired part of the body
bibliophile
love of books
camaraderie
close friendship in a group of friends or teammates; a spirit of familiarity and closeness
pantheon
a temple dedicated to all the gods
prefectural
district administered or governed by an official
solemn
deeply serious and somber
homage
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
inclination
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
holocaust
a large-scale destruction, especially by fire; a vast slaughter; a burnt offering
subjugate
to bring under control; to conquer
guerrilla
irregular force of local fighters who are organized to sporadically combat, or at least ambush, the better-equipped armies of foreign invaders
prostrate
lying flat
enigma
something hard to understand or explain
audacity
fearless, daring, aggressive boldness
veneration
respect or awe inspired by the dignity, wisdom, dedication, or talent of a person
haughty
blatantly and disdainfully proud, arrogant, condescending
leprosy
a chronic infectious disease caused by a mycobacterium affecting especially the skin and peripheral nerves.
patron
chosen, named, or honored as a special guardian, protector, or supporter
monopolies
markets, companies, or corporations in which there are many buyers but only one dominant seller
mutual
possessed, experienced, performed, etc., by each of two or more with respect to the other; reciprocal
malaise
sense of bodily discomfort, depression or unease
yen
the basic unit of money in Japan
retrogress
to move backward; to return to an earlier condition
apparatchik
a member of a communist group
intact
untouched by anything that damages or diminishes
feasible
possible, able to be done
volatile
explosive; liable to lead to sudden change or violence
tractable
easily taught, led, or controlled
philosophy
the study of existence, knowledge, truth, justice, beauty, validity, mind, and language
defiant
full of or showing resistance
blatant
brazenly obvious; flagrant
misogamy
hatred of marriage
malaria
a disease spread by mosquitoes
incendiary
of or containing chemicals that cause fire when exploded; arousing to action or rebellion
acrimonious
of words, arguments, quarrels: bitter; sharp in language or tone
elopement
the act of running away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
stupor
mental numbness from shock; a daze
disruptive
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
jillion
an indeterminately large number
vain
conceited; characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self importance
pernicious
highly injurious or destructive; deadly, exceedingly harmful
Anglophobia
dislike of England or the English
compatriot
a person born, residing, or holding citizenship in the same country as another
catechist
those who teach Christian doctrine
racism
a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race
mordant
sharply caustic or sarcastic, as wit or a speaker; biting
civil rights
the nonpolitical rights of a citizen, especially the rights of personal liberty guaranteed to u.s. citizens by the constitution
deception
the act of lying or tricking
aloof
removed or distant either physically or emotionally
proletariat
the working class, especially those who lack capital and must sell their unskilled labor in order to survive
rudimentary
basic; at the roots
deficient
not up to a normal standard; defective
deploy
to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
evocation
calling up spirits or other non-physical entities
incantation
a use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung for a magic effect
preconceptions
an opinion or conception formed in advance of adequate knowledge or experience, especially a prejudice or bias
philanthropist
lover of humanity; (person active in promoting human welfare)
revolutionize
to change fundamentally or completely
jeopardy
danger
anarchist
a person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
cordial
politely warm and friendly
akin
essentially similar, related, or compatible
exploit
to make use of meanly or unfairly for one's own advantage
euphemism
the substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt
periphery
perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
viscera
the soft internal organs of the body, especially those contained within the abdominal and thoracic cavities
moribund
being in the state of dying; approaching death
assiduous
hard-working, diligent or regular (in attendance or work); industrious
misanthrope
hater of humanity
buffeted
forced; battered
atheist
one who believes that there is no deity or god
corralled
to enclose for capture
pliant
bendable; capable of being bent or flexed or twisted without breaking
tumultuous
disruptive; characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
capricious
impulsive, unpredictable; determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
gorge
to eat greedily
acrophobia
fear of heights
amicable
peaceable, friendly
xenophobic
having a fear or hatred for foreigners
ascendant
a lineal or collateral relative; someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
verbatim
word for word; exactly as written or spoken
Cold War
the war between the soviet union and the united states. the war was fought between communists and capitalists.
intimation
a hint, indirect suggestion
notoriety
the quality or state of being well-known or talked of, but not always in a positive manner
meticulous
extremely careful; particular about details
stoically
unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive
solidarity
unity (as of a group or class) that produces or is based on community of interests
fortuitous
coming or happening by a lucky chance
benediction
blessing: the act of praying for divine protection
conserve
keep from waste, loss, or decay; save
compassion
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
agoraphobia
fear of open spaces
regime
a government in power
evocative
that brings to mind a memory, mood or image; redolent or reminiscent
efficacious
the power of producing the desire effect
monophobia
fear of being alone
Marxism
the political, economic, and social principles and policies advocated by Karl Marx that hold that human actions and institutions are economically determined and that class struggle is needed to create historical change and that capitalism will untimately be superseded
keenness
animated by or showing strong feeling or desire; a quick and penetrating intelligence
fraternity
a group of persons associated by or as if by ties of brotherhood
persecute
to cause to suffer, especially for religious purposes
burrowed
dug a hole or tunnel especially for dwelling
attitudinizing
assuming a false attitude; posturing
surrogate
one that serves as a substitute
apathetic
uninterested; uncaring
platelet
a blood cell that assists in blood clotting
inheritance
something that is owed as a possession, especially as a right or divine portion
invariably
changing or capable of being changed; static or constant
indigenous
having originated in and being produced, growing, living, or occurring naturally in a particular region or environment
secular
not overtly or specifically religious
claustrophobia
fear of enclosed or narrow places
condone
to approve of; to treat as acceptable
contusions
bruises
affluence
an abundant flow or supply; abundant wealth
atrocities
things that are horrible, abominable, or appalling
rhetoric
using language effectively to please or persuade
eradicated
to remove or destroy utterly; extirpate
phobia
fear, dread, aversion
futile
serving no useful purpose
impishly
in an appealing but bold manner
adrift
floating without control; drifting; not anchored or moored
paradox
a statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense and yet is perhaps true
rummage
to make a thorough search or investigation
volition
conscious decision, the act of making a choice
garrison
a military post
separatist
an advocate of racial or cultural separation
orthodoxy
state of following established teachings especially in religion
archetypal
the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies
incongruous
not conforming; disagreeing; incompatible: not harmonious
xenophobia
aversion to foreigners
ethnography
a branch of anthropology dealing with the scientific description of individual
condemn
to declare as wrong or evil
pummeled
beat; hit
ornate
elaborately ornamented, often to excess; flashy, flowery or showy
symbiosis
a cooperative relationship
augment
to make larger, increase
charismatic
having or exhibiting a special magnetic charm or appeal
elation
pride; joy
inaugurate
to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
buoyant
capable of maintaining a satisfactorily high level; characterized by liveliness and light-heartedness
folly
lack of good sense; foolish action or undertaking
endemic
natural to or characteristic of a specific people or place; native; indigenous
putrescence
the quality of decomposing, rotting, foul-smelling matter
enrapture
to fill with delight
epitome
a typical or ideal example
affliction
the cause of persistent pain or distress
misanthropy
hatred of humanity
nationalist
someone who is loyal and devoted to their country
irrevocable
impossible to withdraw
reverence
honor or respect felt or shown
populist
a person who advocates democratic principles; a politician who advocates specific policies just because they are popular
photophobia
morbid fear to light
solicitous
marked by anxious care and attentiveness; meticulously careful
sallow
of a sickly grayish greenish yellow color
iconoclastic
description of a person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions
philanthropy
love of humanity, (as shown in donations to charities and social causes)
ubiquitous
existing or being everywhere
scrutinize
to examine closely
fluctuate
to shift back and forth uncertainly
render
to produce a copy or version of
anglophile
supporter of England or the English
raze
destroy utterly by tearing down; demolish; level
Third World
developing nation in the world. a country that is economically unstable.
myriad
a great number
forsaking
giving up something formerly held dear; abandon
fortitude
courage in facing difficulties
stagnate
the state of not advancing or developing
bombastic
marked by using pretentious inflated speech or writing
catalyst
a substance or agent that initiates a chemical reaction and makes possible for it to proceed.
exploitation
the act of making a profit from the labor of others without giving a just return
libertarian
person who upholds the principles of individual liberty especially of thought and action
hedonistic
characterized by the pursuit of sensual pleasures
reiterate
to say again, repeat
audiophile
love of sound technology (one who is enthusiastic about the high fidelity sound reproduction of cds, tapes, etc)
exotic
introduced from another country; foreign; strikingly strange or unusual
clandestine
marked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy
agrarian
relating to land, land tenure, or the division of landed property
undulating
to move with a sinuous or wavelike motion; display a smooth rising-and-falling or side-to-side alternation of movement
succinct
short; to the point; concise
euphoria
a feeling of happiness, confidence, or well-being sometimes exaggerated in pathological states as mania
pious
showing loyal reverence for a person or thing
grimace
a wry face, facial distortion; to make a wry face
confidante
character who shares secrets, personal information, or discussions of intimate or internal conflicts with another
dilapidated
to bring into a condition of decay or partial ruin
socialist
someone who advocates or supports a system of society in which there is no private property: a system or condition of society in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state
interminable
having or seeming to have no end
fervent
exhibiting great intensity of feeling; characterized by intense emotion
conflagration
an extensive fire that destroys a great deal of land and property
sobriety
the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
exorcise
to free from evil spirits or malign influences
crux
basic, central, or critical point
cynic
someone who is critical of the motives of others
stupefied
with senses dulled by amazement
frivolous
quality or state of lacking in seriousness; not serious in content or attitude or behavior
demagogue
a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
consecrate
make sacred
conservative
tending or disposed to maintain existing views, conditions, or institutions
fretful
antsy; nervous and unable to relax
viceroy
governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign
relinquish
to withdraw or retreat from
etched
cut into the surface of
earnest
characterized by or proceeding from an intense and serious state of mind
propensity
an often intense natural inclination or preference
languish
become dispirited; to suffer neglect
eccentric
deviating from an established or usual pattern or style; weird; unusual
precarious
(1)dangerously lacking security or stability (2) dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain development
indelible
that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
extricated
pulled out
ebullient
cheerful, happy; joyously unrestrained
colic
waves of pain in the abdomen that increase in strength, disappear, and return; usually caused by a stone blocking a bile or urine passageway or an intestinal infection
fascist
someone who advocates or supports a political philosophy, movement, or regime that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized government headed by a dictator, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition
stout
thick, stocky; strong of character
lucrative
producing wealth; highly profitable.
tentative
experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant
belligerent
given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive; one at war, one engaged in war
imperial
of, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
narcissistic
an excessive love or admiration of oneself
retort
answer; reply sharply or angrily
sovereign
not controlled by outside forces
oligarchy
a government run by only a few, often the wealthy
confounding
baffling or frustrating, or confusing
convivial
sociable; occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
atavistic
A characteristic of a previous time or era; ancient, past
estuary
a water passage where the tide meets a river current
transient
passing through or by a place with only a brief stay
nostalgia
longing for something past; homesickness
burgeoning
growing and expanding rapidly : flourishing
emanate
to come out from a source
sybarites
people devoted to pleasure and luxury
adulterate
to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
silo
especially a tall cylinder (as of wood or concrete) usually sealed to exclude air and used for making and storing silage
submissive
inclined or willing to give in or give up to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination
transcend
to rise above or go beyond the limits of
reconnaissance
exploration of an area to get information
incorrigible
incapable of being corrected or amended
annexation
the inclusion, attachment or addition of territory to a city or special district.
invalid
not binding in law; having no force or effect
radical
tending or disposed to make extreme changes in existing views, habits, conditions, or institutions
hydrophobia
morbid (abnormal) fear of water
coconspirator
someone who joins another person in a secret agreement to do an unlawful or wrongful act or an act which becomes unlawful as a result of the secret agreement
aristocratic
belonging to a government by the best individuals or by a small privileged class
chagrin
feeling of embarrassment or humiliation caused by failure or disappointment
quarantine
to isolate from normal relations or communication
emulate
to imitate
acrid
unpleasantly sharp, bitter to smell
cohorts
group of individuals having a statistical factor (as age or class membership) in common in a demographic study; companions
perpetuate
cause to continue or prevail
concocted
invented, made up, to prepare by combing raw materials
invigorating
the state of giving life and energy to
scarce
rare; insufficient to demand; occurring in small quantity
gregarious
outgoing; friendly
ideology
integrated assertions, theories and aims that constitute a sociopolitical program
ostensibly
represented or appearing as such; meant to be real; seemingly
subvert
overturn or overthrow from the foundation, undermine
harmonious
peaceable or friendly relations; agreement
mien
a person's manner or appearance; the external appearance or manner of a person.
admonishment
to caution, or counsel against something; warning; reproof, reprimand
latrine
a toilet, often for the use of a large number of people
pretentious
creating an appearance of importance or demanding merit when undeserved
illusory
causing illusion; deceptive; misleading
misogyny
hatred of women
caustic
marked by direct sarcasm; any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue
ameliorate
become better; make better; improve; enhance
ambidextrous
able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical
quintessence
the purest essence or form of something; the most typical example
protégé
a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person
philosopher
lover of, (or searcher for), wisdom or knowledge
disposition
personality, temperament
onerous
burdensome; difficult; wearing; tiring
poignant
profoundly moving; touching
warily
cautiously, with great care
aquiline
curved down like an eagle's beak
paroxysm
sudden outburst
Muslim
an adherent of Islam who believes in Allah as the sole deity and in Muhammad as his prophet
illustrious
celebrated; widely known and dignified
cellophane
thin transparent sheets used especially for packaging
resonance
the state of continuing to sound or echo
decadence
characterized by or appealing to self-indulgence
penchant
strong and continued inclination; a strong liking
subterfuge
a clever trick or strategy used to evade a rule, escape a consequence, hide something
wily
crafty; marked by skill in deception
suppurate
to produce pus
opulent
exhibiting or characterized by wealth
enthrall
to charm
feminist
someone who believes in the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes
detriment
injury, damage, or something that causes it; disadvantage
emphatically
positively; definitely; without question and beyond doubt
heathen
strange, uncivilized, a person that does not believe in religion
nationalization
the action of bringing land, property and industries under the control of the nation
embalming
to treat (a corpse) with preservatives in order to prevent decay
antipathies
a feeling of intense dislike
charred
scorched
tepid
lukewarm; unenthusiastic, marked by an absence of interest
formerly
in an earlier period; previously
bucolic
relating to or typical of rural life
exile
the state or a period of forced absence from one's country or home
irate
feeling or showing extreme anger
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