intercede - to interfere on behalf of
I begged him to intercede for Theresa, but he never did a thing.
hackneyed - lacking significance due to over usage
The hackneyed images of his poetry were not as beautiful.
approbation - approval or praise
The opera met with high approbation.
innuendo - a remark or hint that is given, typically suggestive
Quizzically I stared at him waiting for him to explain his disgusting innuendo.
coalition - a temporary alliance to combine forces
The weak coalition between men and women is sure to overturn and backfire very soon.
elicit - to evoke an answer from a person in response to ones own actions
Elisa was constantly trying to elicit answers from his girlfriend.
hiatus - a pause or gap
Scholars attempted to account for the hiatus in the medieval manuscript.
assuage - to make an unpleasant feeling less intense
The newspaper did nothing to assuage to feelings of angry citizens.
decadence - the act or purpose of falling into an inferior condition or state
Some historians hold that the fall of Rome can be attributed to internal decadence.
expostulate - to express strong disapproval
His father expostulated with him about evils of gambling.
simulate - to imitate the appearance of
He simulated the manners of the rich.
jaded - tired or bored
Chemistry left me jaded and irritable because it was really confusing.
umbrage - offense or annoyance
Gaby was very umbrage at this party we went on Saturday.
prerogative - right reserved to one exclusive class
At this time the right to free speech was a prerogative of white males only.
lurid - very vivid color
The film was amazing to its lurid editing techniques.
transcend - to go beyond limits
Zayn's competitiveness made him want to transcend.
provincial - concerning a province of an empire
Scenes of violence were reported in provincial towns.
petulant - childish or sulky
Jacob was really moody and petulant.
unctuous - excessively oily
Juliet was so unctuous men always looked the other way when she passed by.
meritorious - deserving reward or praise
The soldier received meritorious for his outstanding service.
