Vocabulary List #2

1. Intercede - To plead on another's behalf.

2. Hackneyed - Overfamiliar through overuse; trite.

3. Approbation - An expression of warm approval; praise.

4. Innuendo - An indirect or subtle, usually derogatory implication in expression; an insinuation.

5. Coalition - An alliance, especially a temporary one, of people, factions, parties, or nations.

6. Elicir - To bring or draw out (something latent); educe.

7. Hiatus - a break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, etc.

8. Assauge - to make milder or less severe; relieve;

9. Decadence - unrestrained or excessive self-indulgence.

10. Expostulate - To reason earnestly with someone in an effort to dissuade or correct.

11. Simulate - To have or take on the appearance, sound, or character of; imitate.

12. Jaded - Cynically or pretentiously callous.

13. Umbrage - Offense or resentment

14. Perogative - A right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.

15. Lurid - Very vivid in color, esp. so as to create an unpleasantly harsh or unnatural effect

16. Transcend - to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed

17. Previncial - one living in or coming from a province.

18. Petulant - Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

19. Unctous - characterized by excessive piousness or moralistic fervor, especially in an affected
manner.

20. Meritorious - Deserving reward or praise; having merit.