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judicious moderation</p>\n<p><strong><em>Valorize</em></strong> - Give or ascribe value or validity to.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Compunction</em></strong> - feeling of guilt before or after doing somethign bad</p>\n<p><strong><em>Gumption</em></strong> - spirited initiative/ resourcefullness.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Lilt</em></strong> - a characteristic rising and falling of the voice when speaking; a pleasant gentle accent</p>\n<p><strong><em>Balustrade</em></strong> - a railing supported by balusters, especially one forming an ornamental parapet to a balcony, bridge, or terrace.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Dyspeptic</em></strong> - having indigestion or a consequent air of irritable bad temper.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Sardonic</em></strong> - grimly mocking or cynical</p>\n<p><strong><em>Missive</em></strong> - a letter, especially a long or official one</p>\n<p><strong><em>Sodalite</em></strong> - a blue mineral consisting chiefly of an aluminosilicate and chloride of sodium, occurring chiefly in alkaline igneous rocks.</p>\n<p><strong><em>tincture</em></strong> - a medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol</p>\n<p><strong><em>Insouciance</em></strong> - casual lack of concern</p>\n<p><strong><em>consolation</em></strong> - The comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment.</p>\n<p><strong><em>dialectic</em></strong> - the art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions.</p>\n<p><strong><em>irrupt</em></strong> - Enter somewhere forcibly or suddenly.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Emollient</em></strong> - having the quality of softening or soothing the skin</p>\n<p><strong><em>Attenuate</em></strong> - reduce the force, effect, or value of</p>\n<p><strong><em>Cunctation</em></strong> - the action of delaying or putting off doing something.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Deontic</em></strong> - relating to duty and obligation as ethical concepts. </p>\n<p><strong><em>Jowl</em></strong> - the lower part of a person's or animal's cheek, especially when it is fleshy or drooping</p>\n<p><strong><em>Hermetic</em></strong> - (of a seal or closure) complete and airtight</p>\n<p><strong><em>Apothem</em></strong> - a line from the centre of a regular polygon at right angles to any of its sides.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Edifice</em></strong> - a large, imposing building.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Ameliorate</em></strong> - make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better</p>\n<p><strong><em>Pugilist</em></strong> - a boxer, especially a professional one.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Penchant</em></strong> - a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something</p>\n<p><strong><em>Cispontine</em></strong> - on the north side of the Thames bridges in London (originally the better-known side). </p>\n<p>Gutter press</p>\n<p><strong><em>Torpid</em></strong> - mentally or physically inactive; lethargic</p>\n<p><strong><em>Curmudgeon</em></strong> - grumpy person</p>\n<p><strong><em>Anomie</em></strong> - lack of the usual social or ethical standards in an individual or group </p>\n<p><strong><em>Repine</em></strong> - feel or express discontent; fret </p>\n<p><strong><em>Propitious</em></strong> - giving or indicating a good chance of success; favourable</p>\n<p><strong><em>Auspicious</em></strong> - favourable</p>\n<p><strong><em>Sect</em></strong> - a group of people with somewhat different religious beliefs (typically regarded as heretical) from those of a larger group to which they belong.</p>\n<p>Immolate</p>\n<p>Roil</p>\n<p><strong><em>Caustic</em></strong> - able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action </p>\n<p>Excoriate</p>\n<p><strong><em>Sophism</em></strong> - a clever but false argument, especially one used deliberately to deceive.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Trenchan</em></strong>t- incisive</p>\n<p><strong><em>Epicene</em></strong> - having characteristics of both sexes or no characteristics of either sex; of indeterminate sex</p>\n<p><strong><em>Aesthetes</em></strong> - person who appreciates fine things</p>\n<p><strong><em>Riposte</em></strong> -  a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Thanatos</em></strong> - death</p>\n<p><strong><em>Fatuous</em></strong> - inane</p>\n<p><strong><em>Strife</em></strong> - conflict</p>\n<p><strong><em>Pejorative</em></strong> - negatively</p>\n<p><strong><em>Contempt</em></strong> -  </p>\n<p><strong><em>Redolent</em></strong> - evocative</p>\n<p><strong><em>Roseate</em></strong> - rose coloured</p>\n<p><strong><em>Despot</em></strong> - a ruler or other person who holds absolute power, typically one who exercises it in a cruel or oppressive way.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Yore</em></strong> - of long ago or former times (used in nostalgic or mock-nostalgic recollection)</p>\n<p><strong><em>Cogitate</em></strong> - think deeply about something</p>\n<p><strong><em>Postulate</em></strong> - suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief </p>\n<p><strong><em>Latent</em></strong> - (of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed </p>\n<p><strong><em>Prometheus</em></strong>- innovative clever original</p>\n<p><strong><em>Serf</em></strong> - worker of the land for a land owner</p>\n<p><strong><em>Thraldom</em></strong> - the state of being in someone's power </p>\n<p>Plus ca change</p>\n<p>Pith essence</p>\n<p>Rosa Luxemburg </p>\n<p><strong><em>Rectitude</em></strong> - morally right behaviour</p>\n<p><strong><em>Privation</em></strong> - deprivation</p>\n<p>Inheres</p>\n<p><strong><em>Apotheosis</em></strong> - culmination/ climax. / Perfect example of..</p>\n<p><strong><em>Dissipation</em></strong> - overindulgence in sensual pleasures; dissipated living</p>\n<p>Gradgrind</p>\n<p>Zealot</p>\n<p><strong><em>Statism</em></strong> - a political system in which the state has substantial centralized control over social and economic affairs</p>\n<p><strong><em>Assent</em></strong> - the expression of approval or agreement</p>\n<p><strong><em>Acquiescence</em></strong> - the reluctant acceptance of something without protest</p>\n<p>Suborning</p>\n<p><strong><em>Unfettered</em></strong> - not confined or restricted </p>\n<p><strong><em>Obloquy</em></strong> - strong public condemnation </p>\n<p><strong><em>Arrogate</em></strong> - take or claim (something) without justification</p>\n<p><strong><em>Atrophy</em></strong> - (of body tissue or an organ) waste away, especially as a result of the degeneration of cells, or become vestigial during evolution</p>\n<p><strong><em>Vindictive</em></strong> - having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge </p>\n<p><strong><em>Stolid</em></strong> - calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation</p>\n<p><strong><em>Casuistry</em></strong> - the use of clever but unsound reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions; sophistry </p>\n<p><strong><em>Sycophant</em></strong> - a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage. </p>\n<p>Obsequious</p>\n<p><strong><em>Solipsism</em></strong> - the view or theory that the self is all that can be known to exist. </p>\n<p><strong><em>Servile</em></strong> - having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others </p>\n<p><strong><em>Turgid</em></strong> - swollen and distended or congested </p>\n<p><strong><em>Bombastic</em></strong> - high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated </p>\n<p><strong><em>Edification</em></strong> -</p>\n<p><strong><em>Credulous</em></strong> - gullible</p>\n<p><strong><em>Meretricious</em></strong> - apparently attractive but having no real value.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Approbation</em></strong> - approval or praise</p>\n<p><strong><em>Epistolary</em></strong> - (of a literary work) in the form of letters</p>\n<p><strong><em>Iconoclast</em></strong> - a person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions.*** - persons who attacks or criticises cherished beliefs. </p>\n<p><strong><em>Euphony</em></strong> - the quality of being pleasing to the ear*** - pleasing to the ear</p>\n<p><strong><em>Vindication</em></strong> - the action of clearing someone of blame or suspicion*** - clearing someone of blame.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Phlegmatic</em></strong> - (of a person) having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition*** - having unemotional disposition</p>\n<p><strong><em>Dissent</em></strong> - hold opinion at variance with those commonly held</p>\n<p><strong><em>Inured</em></strong> - accustom to something esp unpleasant</p>\n<p><strong><em>Non sequitur</em></strong> - it does not follow</p>\n<p><strong><em>Extirpation</em></strong> - complete excision / destruction</p>\n<p><strong><em>Syncretism</em></strong> - the amalgamation or attempted amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought</p>\n<p><strong><em>Apotropaic</em></strong> - supposedly have the power to avert evil/ bad luck</p>\n<p><strong><em>Castigate</em></strong> - reprimand (someone) severely.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Soi disant</em></strong> - sel<strong><em>f-styled, s</em></strong>o-called</p>\n<p><strong><em>Stalwart</em></strong> - loyal,reliable/ hardworking (a stalwart supporter of something)</p>\n<p><strong><em>Incipient</em></strong> - impending/developing</p>\n<p><strong><em>Hucksterism</em></strong> - aggressive wheeler dealer</p>\n<p><strong><em>Derisive</em></strong> - showing mockery/ contempt / disrespect</p>\n<p><strong><em>Veridical</em></strong> - truthful</p>\n<p><strong><em>Acrimony</em></strong> - bitterness or ill feeling</p>\n<p><strong><em>Soporific</em></strong> - tending to induce drowsy or sleep</p>\n<p><strong><em>Seditious</em></strong> - insighting or causing people to rebel against the state/monarch(provocative)</p>\n<p><strong><em>Diffident</em></strong> - modest or shy because of lack of self confidence</p>\n<p><strong><em>Ersatz</em></strong> - made or used as an inferior substitute.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Cordial</em></strong> - warm/ friendly</p>\n<p><strong><em>Abnegation</em></strong> - renouncing or rejecting</p>\n<p><strong><em>Precocious</em></strong> - (of a child) advanced or developed skillset above expectations.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Quotidian</em></strong> - daily</p>\n<p><strong><em>Putative</em></strong> - reputed</p>\n<p><strong><em>Sui generis</em></strong> - unique</p>\n<p><strong><em>Gutteral</em></strong> - produced in throat/ harsh sounding</p>\n<p><strong><em>Aping</em></strong> - imitate esp in absurd or unthinking way.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Perennial</em></strong> - lasting for indefinitely long time. </p>\n<p><strong><em>Occult</em></strong> - mystical/ supernatural/ paranormal</p>\n<p><strong><em>Impunity</em></strong> - immunity (from law)</p>\n<p><strong><em>Pavlovian</em></strong> - give a a rat food and it will ring a bell</p>\n<p><strong><em>Panoply</em></strong> - extensive of impressive collection</p>\n<p><strong><em>Florid</em></strong> - red flushed (face)</p>\n<p><strong><em>Perochial</em></strong> - narrow minded ( relating to church parish)</p>\n<p><strong><em>Nascent</em></strong> - (especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Prescient</em></strong> - having or showing knowledge of events before they take place.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Deign</em></strong> - do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Repudiate</em></strong> - refuse to accept; reject.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Plight</em></strong> - dangerous / difficult / unfortunate situation.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Denizen</em></strong> - (formal/ humorous) inhabitant</p>\n<p><strong><em>Indignation</em></strong> - anger/  annoyance at (perceived) unfair treatment</p>\n<p><strong><em>Astringent</em></strong> - severe/ sharp manner/style</p>\n<p><strong><em>Recrudescence</em></strong> -  a new outbreak after a period of abatement or inactivity </p>\n<p><strong><em>Schism</em></strong> - a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties</p>\n<p><strong><em>Protectorate</em></strong> - a state that is controlled and protected by another</p>\n<p><strong><em>Abate</em></strong> - subside</p>\n<p><strong><em>Ignominy</em></strong> - public shame or disgrace.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Terse</em></strong> - sparing in the use of words; abrupt.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Suzerainty</em></strong> -  a dominant state controlling the foreign relations of a vassal state but allowing it sovereign authority in its internal affairs</p>\n<p><strong><em>Imbricate</em></strong> - arrange so they overlap (like rooftiles)</p>\n<p><strong><em>Demagogue</em></strong> -  political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires / prejudices rather than using rational argument.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Pelf</em></strong> - money, esp. dishonest acquisition </p>\n<p><strong><em>Surreptitious</em></strong> - kept secret esp. for reasons of disapproval</p>\n<p><strong><em>Admonish</em></strong> - reprimand firmly; rebuke, scold etc.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Cupidity</em></strong> - greed for money /possessions</p>\n<p><strong><em>Clemency</em></strong> - mercy/ lenience</p>\n<p><strong><em>Inveigle</em></strong> - persuade someone by deceptoin / flattery</p>\n<p><strong><em>Solemnise</em></strong> - duly perform</p>\n<p><strong><em>Affectation</em></strong> - behaviour, speech/ writing that is pretentious / designed to impress</p>\n<p><strong><em>Largesse</em></strong> - generosity in bestowing money/ gifts upon other</p>\n<p><strong><em>Promulgate</em></strong> - promote or spread idea</p>\n<p><strong><em>Hubris</em></strong> - excessive pride/ self-confidence</p>\n<p><strong><em>Sedulous</em></strong> - showing dedication / diligence</p>\n<p><strong><em>Eschew</em></strong> - desperately avoid</p>\n<p><strong><em>Provenance</em></strong> - place of origin/ earliest history of something</p>\n<p><strong><em>Trifling</em></strong> - unimportant/ trivial</p>\n<p><strong><em>Subterfuge</em></strong> - trickery</p>\n<p><strong><em>Vagary</em></strong> - unexpected change in someone's/thing behaviour</p>\n<p><strong><em>Charlatan</em></strong> - person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Proliferation</em></strong> - large number/ rapid increase in something</p>\n<p><strong><em>Fulcrum</em></strong> - central or essential role in an activity</p>\n<p><strong><em>Subjugate</em></strong> - bring under domination or control, especially by conquest or make someone or something subordinate to</p>\n<p><strong><em>Lacuna</em></strong> - an unfilled gap</p>\n<p><strong><em>Resipiscence</em></strong> - change of mind/ heart. come to ones senses. Return to to correct view point</p>\n<p><strong><em>Burgeoning</em></strong> - grow / flourish</p>\n<p><strong><em>Expedient</em></strong> - convenient  but immoral </p>\n<p><strong><em>Ascetic</em></strong> - characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence</p>\n<p><strong><em>Myopic</em></strong> - short sighted</p>\n<p><strong><em>Impetuous</em></strong> - acting or done quickly and without thought or care.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Parvenu</em></strong> -  person of humble origin who has gained wealth, influence, or celebrity.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Ephemeral</em></strong> - fleeting</p>\n<p><strong><em>Proletariat</em></strong> - collective working class Marxist.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Odious</em></strong> - disgusting</p>\n<p><strong><em>Impecunious</em></strong> - having little money</p>\n<p><strong><em>Disabuse</em></strong> - persuade (someone) that an idea or belief is mistaken.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Palatial</em></strong> - like a palace</p>\n<p><strong><em>Aegis</em></strong> - protection backing or support of a person or organisation</p>\n<p><strong><em>Espouse</em></strong> - adopt or support ( a cause/belief / way of life)</p>\n<p><strong><em>Hathos</em></strong> - compulsion for revulsion</p>\n<p><strong><em>Perniscious</em></strong> - having harmful effect esp. in gradual/ subtle way.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Apocryphal</em></strong> - fictitious appearing to be true / doubtful authenticity</p>\n<p><strong><em>Impasse</em></strong> - deadlock</p>\n<p><strong><em>Vicissitude</em></strong> - a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.</p>\n<p>=================</p>"}},"coverImage":{"url":"https://www.datocms-assets.com/28985/1603898463-screenshot-2020-10-28-at-15-20-38.png","fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,/9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAQEASABIAAD/4QBMRXhpZgAASUkqAAgAAAABAGmHBAABAAAAGgAAAAAAAAADAAGgAwABAAAA//8AAAKgBAABAAAAFAAAAAOgBAABAAAAAQAAAAAAAAD/2wEEEAAJAAsACwANABEADQASABQAFAASABgAGgAYABoAGAAkACEAHgAeACEAJAA2ACcAKQAnACkAJwA2AFEAMwA7ADMAMwA7ADMAUQBHAFYARwBCAEcAVgBHAIAAZQBZAFkAZQCAAJQAfAB2AHwAlACzAKAAoACzAOEA1QDhASUBJQGKEQAJAAsACwANABEADQASABQAFAASABgAGgAYABoAGAAkACEAHgAeACEAJAA2ACcAKQAnACkAJwA2AFEAMwA7ADMAMwA7ADMAUQBHAFYARwBCAEcAVgBHAIAAZQBZAFkAZQCAAJQAfAB2AHwAlACzAKAAoACzAOEA1QDhASUBJQGK/8IAEQgAAQAUAwEiAAIRAQMRAf/EACgAAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAQEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA//aAAwDAQACEAMQAAAAsIpMD//EABQQAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABD/2gAIAQEAAT8Af//EABQRAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABD/2gAIAQIBAT8AP//EABQRAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABD/2gAIAQMBAT8AP//Z","aspectRatio":1015,"src":"https://www.datocms-assets.com/28985/1603898463-screenshot-2020-10-28-at-15-20-38.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://www.datocms-assets.com/28985/1603898463-screenshot-2020-10-28-at-15-20-38.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&dpr=0.08&fm=jpg&w=2030 150w,\nhttps://www.datocms-assets.com/28985/1603898463-screenshot-2020-10-28-at-15-20-38.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&dpr=0.15&fm=jpg&w=2030 300w,\nhttps://www.datocms-assets.com/28985/1603898463-screenshot-2020-10-28-at-15-20-38.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&dpr=0.3&fm=jpg&w=2030 600w,\nhttps://www.datocms-assets.com/28985/1603898463-screenshot-2020-10-28-at-15-20-38.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&dpr=0.45&fm=jpg&w=2030 900w,\nhttps://www.datocms-assets.com/28985/1603898463-screenshot-2020-10-28-at-15-20-38.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&dpr=0.6&fm=jpg&w=2030 1200w,\nhttps://www.datocms-assets.com/28985/1603898463-screenshot-2020-10-28-at-15-20-38.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&dpr=0.89&fm=jpg&w=2030 1800w,\nhttps://www.datocms-assets.com/28985/1603898463-screenshot-2020-10-28-at-15-20-38.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&dpr=1&fm=jpg&w=2030 2030w","sizes":"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"}}}},"pageContext":{"slug":"words-you-should-know"}}}