| Chapter 1 | Page | Definition | |
| efflorescence | 12 |
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| enmity | 14 | Deep seated hatred; State of being an enemy | |
| decorous | 15 | Exhibiting appropriate behavior or conduct | |
| chorister | 22 | A singer or leader of a choir | |
| bastion | 29 | A stronghold or fortification; similar to a stronghold | |
| hiatus | 31 | A gap or interruption in continuity; a break or pause | |
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Chapter 2 |
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| ebullience | 38 | Zestful or spirited enthusiasm | |
| recrimination | 43 | The act of accusing in return; opposing another charge | |
| tumult | 43 | Commotion of a great crowd; disorder | |
| tirade | 45 | A long angry or violent speech; a diatribe | |
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Chapter 3 |
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| oppressive | 49 | Using power unjustly; burdensome | |
| inscrutable | 49 | Difficult to understand, mysterious | |
| vicissitudes | 49 | A change or variation; unexpected changes in life | |
| declivities | 54 | Downward slopes, as of a hill | |
| tacit | 55 | Not spoken; implied by actions or statements | |
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| blatant | 58 | Totally or offensively obtrusive; very obvious | |
| taboo | 62 | Excluded or forbidden from use or mention | |
| sinewy | 64 | Lean and muscular; stringy and tough | |
| malevolently | 71 | Having an ill will or wishing harm to others; malicious | |