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abstruse - ANS-difficult to understand; incomprehensible
provincial - ANS-characteristic of a limited perspective; not fashionable or sophisticated
reconcile - ANS-make (one thing) compatible with (another) ; -- a dispute, -- accounts (수지 결산을
맞추다)
feckless - ANS-lazy and irresponsible ; a -- waste of time
fractious - ANS-irritable and is likely to cause disruption ; -- and tearful children, a -- world
hector - ANS-to bully or intimidate
,imbibe - ANS-to drink or absorb as if drinking ; -- the spirit, -- book knowledge, -- the prejudices of the
English
indigent - ANS-poor; having very little ; an -- life, in -- circumstances
insufferable - ANS-intolerable, difficult to endure ; -- arrogance
kowtow - ANS-to bow or act in a subservient manner ; -- three times, -- to (fawn over)
lascivious - ANS-lecherous; sexually perverted ; a -- woman, -- thoughts, a -- novel
malfeasance - ANS-misconduct or wrongdoing (especially by a public official) ; fired for --, be charged
with - in office
nadir - ANS-the lowest point ; the -- of his career, at a --, reach a --
overweening - ANS-arrogant; presumptuous ; -- pride, an -- Executive
pariah - ANS-an outcast
arbitrary - ANS-determine by chance or impulse ; based on a random, groundless decision
brazen - ANS-unrestrained by convention or propriety ; -- it out, be --, -- expression
circumscribe - ANS-restrict or confine ; -- the power, -- market forces
foment - ANS-try to stir up public opinion
pernicious - ANS-exceedingly harmful; working or spreading in a hidden and injurious way ; -- anemia, --
ingredients
,scrupulous - ANS-characterized by extreme care and great effort ; -- attention to detail, pay -- attention
tempered - ANS-moderated in effect
arduous - ANS-demanding considerable mental effort and skill; testing powers of endurance
askance - ANS-with a look of suspicion or disapproval
contrition - ANS-the feeling of remorse or guilt that comes from doing something bad
craven - ANS-pathetically cowardly ; -- hearted peasants
disseminate - ANS-cause to become widely known
duress - ANS-compulsory force or threat
efficacious - ANS-producing the intended result ; -- against fever
elicit - ANS-call forth ; -- a reply, -- confession
erudite - ANS-having or showing profound knowledge ; a -- scholar, an -- work
esoteric - ANS-confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle ; -- Buddhism, --
knowledge, -- principle
furtive - ANS-marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed ; a -- look, a
-- glance
ignominious - ANS-deserving or bringing disgrace or shame ; -- language, an -- retreat
, imprudent - ANS-not wise ; -- behavior, an -- remark
nonplussed - ANS-unsure how to act or respond
nuance - ANS-a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude ; a fine --, a subtle --, semantic --
opulence - ANS-wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
pejorative - ANS-expressing disapproval ; a -- suffix, in a -- sense
polemic - ANS-a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something ; a religious --, anti-war --
rebuke - ANS-criticize severely or angrily; censure ; a stinging --, an implied --
stringent - ANS-demanding strict attention to rules and procedures ; impending ; -- laws, -- necessity, --
air quality regulations
transient - ANS-lasting a very short time ; -- fashions , the -- nature of speech
affable - ANS-likable; easy to talk to ; an -- manner, an -- and approachable man
demure - ANS-to be modest and shy ; a -- young lady
embroiled - ANS-involved in argument or contention ; be -- in war, be -- in controversy
erratic - ANS-unpredictable; strange and unconventional ; an -- pulse, an -- behavior
indignant - ANS-feeling anger over a perceived injustice