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charlatan : a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill.
dissident : a person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
gripe : complain about something in a persistent, irritating way.
grovel : act obsequiously in order to obtain forgiveness or favor. OR : lie or crawl abjectly on the ground with one's face downwards.
sycophantic : behaving or done in an obsequious way in order to gain advantage.
servile : having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.
obsequious : (of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree.
abject : (of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree.
bucolic : relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
flagrant : (of an action considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive.
rapport : a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.
heretofore : before now.
concurrent : existing, happening, or done at the same time.
peccadillo : a relatively minor fault or sin.
idiosyncrasy : a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
unpalatable : difficult to put up with or accept.
muddled : not arranged in order; untidy.
autodidact : a self-taught person.
extrapolate : extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable.
forebearing : patient and restrained.
clemency : mercy; lenience.
mutton : the flesh of fully grown sheep used as food.
tomfoolery : foolish or silly behavior.
ibid : in the same source (used to save space in textual references to a quoted work which has been mentioned in a previous reference).
gird : encircle (a person or part of the body) with a belt or band.
precedent : an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
conducive :making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible.
propitious : giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable.
auspicious : conducive to success; favorable.
erratic : not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
hark : listen.
reciprocity : the practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit, especially privileges granted by one country or organization to another.
deference : polite submission and respect.
subservient : prepared to obey others unquestioningly. OR : less important; subordinate.
auxiliary : providing supplementary or additional help and support.
ancillary : providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, system, etc.
subsidiary : less important than but related or supplementary to something.
synonymous : (of a word or phrase) having the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language.
proprietor : the owner of a business, or a holder of property.
echelon : a level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.
agrarian : relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land.
dichotomy : a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
lummox : a clumsy, stupid person.
elegy : (in modern literature) a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead.
lament : a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
dirge : a lament for the dead, especially one forming part of a funeral rite.
blight : a plant disease, especially one caused by fungi such as mildews, rusts, and smuts
pervade : (especially of a smell) spread through and be perceived in every part of.
machination : a plot or scheme.
deftly : mild or gentle.
inveigle : persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery.
wheedle : use endearments or flattery to persuade someone to do something or give one something.
servile : having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.
obsequious : obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.
sycophantic : behaving or done in an obsequious way in order to gain advantage.
ingratiating : intended to gain approval or favour; sycophantic.
smarmy : ingratiating and wheedling in a way that is regarded as insincere or excessive.
scrupulous : (of a person or process) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details. OR : very concerned to avoid doing wrong.
seethe : (of a person) be filled with intense but unexpressed anger.
misanthropy :a dislike of humankind.
hubris : excessive pride or self-confidence.
bleak : (of an area of land) lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements. OR : (of the weather) cold and miserable.
conjugal : relating to marriage or the relationship between a married couple.
venerate : regard with great respect; revere.
crone : an ugly old woman.
relish : enjoy greatly.
loathe : feel intense dislike or disgust for.
index : a sign or measure of something.
godsend : a very helpful or valuable event, person, or article.
contemporary : living or occurring at the same time. OR : belonging to or occurring in the present.
bona fide : genuine; real.
placate : make (someone) less angry or hostile.
preliminary : preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
preamble : a preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction.
imbibe : drink (alcohol). OR : absorb or assimilate (ideas or knowledge).
self aggrandizing : exaggerating one’s own importance or power.
consciously : clearly visible.
emblazon : conspicuously inscribe or display a design on.
melancholy : a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
fob : a chain attached to a watch for carrying in a waistcoat or waistband pocket.
foist : impose an unwelcome or unnecessary person or thing on.
meek : quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive.
averse : having a strong dislike of or opposition to something.
indisposed : slightly unwell.
empirical : based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic OR : averse; unwilling.
persecute : subject (someone) to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their race or political or religious beliefs.
caper : an illicit or ridiculous activity or escapade. OR : skip or dance about in a lively or playful way.
artisan : a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand.
sommelier : a wine waiter.
reparation : the action of making amends for a wrong one has done, by providing payment or other assistance to those who have been wronged.
subcontract : employ a business or person outside one's company to do (work) as part of a larger project:
instigate : bring about or initiate (an action or event). OR : incite someone to do something, especially something bad.
acute : (of an unpleasant or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree. OR : having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight; shrewd.
sagacious : having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; wise or shrewd.
circumspection : the quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.
foresight : the ability to predict what will happen or be needed in the future.
short sighted : lacking imagination or foresight.
deviance : the fact or state of diverging from usual or accepted standards, especially in social or sexual behavior.
partial : favoring one side in a dispute above the other; biased.
plucky : having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties.
wily : skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully
rabble rouser : a person who speaks with the intention of inflaming the emotions of a crowd of people, typically for political reasons.
probation : the release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behaviur under supervision.
lauder : wash and iron (clothes or linen). OR : conceal the origins of (money obtained illegally), typically by transfers involving foreign banks or legitimate businesses.
Across:1. | exaggerating one’s own importance or power. | 4. | favoring one side in a dispute above the other; biased. | 8. | a lament for the dead, especially one forming part of a funeral rite. | 9. | less important than but related or supplementary to something. | 10. | relating to marriage or the relationship between a married couple. | 12. | persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery. | 13. | a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different. | 17. | having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; wise or shrewd. | 20. | (of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree. | 24. | (in modern literature) a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead. | 25. | a dislike of humankind. |
| 30. | making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible. | 32. | act obsequiously in order to obtain forgiveness or favor. OR : lie or crawl abjectly on the ground with one's face downwards. | 33. | (of a word or phrase) having the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language. | 39. | providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, system, etc. | 40. | a sign or measure of something. | 41. | having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others. | 46. | quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive. | 47. | the owner of a business, or a holder of property. | 51. | genuine; real. | 52. | difficult to put up with or accept. | 53. | having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties. |
| | Down:2. | not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable. | 3. | a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause. | 5. | a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand. | 6. | providing supplementary or additional help and support. | 7. | skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully | 11. | the fact or state of diverging from usual or accepted standards, especially in social or sexual behavior. | 14. | bring about or initiate (an action or event). OR : incite someone to do something, especially something bad. | 15. | wash and iron (clothes or linen). OR : conceal the origins of (money obtained illegally), typically by transfers involving foreign banks or legitimate businesses. | 16. | a chain attached to a watch for carrying in a waistcoat or waistband pocket. | 18. | the flesh of fully grown sheep used as food. | 19. | patient and restrained. | 21. | conspicuously inscribe or display a design on. | 22. | a plant disease, especially one caused by fungi such as mildews, rusts, and smuts | 23. | a plot or scheme. | 26. | enjoy greatly. | 27. | a passionate expression of grief or sorrow. |
| 28. | impose an unwelcome or unnecessary person or thing on. | 29. | a very helpful or valuable event, person, or article. | 31. | subject (someone) to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their race or political or religious beliefs. | 34. | not arranged in order; untidy. | 35. | an illicit or ridiculous activity or escapade. OR : skip or dance about in a lively or playful way. | 36. | encircle (a person or part of the body) with a belt or band. | 37. | giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable. | 38. | (of an area of land) lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements. OR : (of the weather) cold and miserable. | 42. | (of a person) be filled with intense but unexpressed anger. | 43. | complain about something in a persistent, irritating way. | 44. | an ugly old woman. | 45. | mild or gentle. | 48. | (of an unpleasant or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree. OR : having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight; shrewd. | 49. | listen. | 50. | in the same source (used to save space in textual references to a quoted work which has been mentioned in a previous reference). |
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Across:1. | exaggerating one’s own importance or power. | 4. | favoring one side in a dispute above the other; biased. | 8. | a lament for the dead, especially one forming part of a funeral rite. | 9. | less important than but related or supplementary to something. | 10. | relating to marriage or the relationship between a married couple. | 12. | persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery. | 13. | a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different. | 17. | having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; wise or shrewd. | 20. | (of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree. | 24. | (in modern literature) a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead. | 25. | a dislike of humankind. |
| 30. | making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible. | 32. | act obsequiously in order to obtain forgiveness or favor. OR : lie or crawl abjectly on the ground with one's face downwards. | 33. | (of a word or phrase) having the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language. | 39. | providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, system, etc. | 40. | a sign or measure of something. | 41. | having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others. | 46. | quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive. | 47. | the owner of a business, or a holder of property. | 51. | genuine; real. | 52. | difficult to put up with or accept. | 53. | having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties. |
| | Down:2. | not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable. | 3. | a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause. | 5. | a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand. | 6. | providing supplementary or additional help and support. | 7. | skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully | 11. | the fact or state of diverging from usual or accepted standards, especially in social or sexual behavior. | 14. | bring about or initiate (an action or event). OR : incite someone to do something, especially something bad. | 15. | wash and iron (clothes or linen). OR : conceal the origins of (money obtained illegally), typically by transfers involving foreign banks or legitimate businesses. | 16. | a chain attached to a watch for carrying in a waistcoat or waistband pocket. | 18. | the flesh of fully grown sheep used as food. | 19. | patient and restrained. | 21. | conspicuously inscribe or display a design on. | 22. | a plant disease, especially one caused by fungi such as mildews, rusts, and smuts | 23. | a plot or scheme. | 26. | enjoy greatly. | 27. | a passionate expression of grief or sorrow. |
| 28. | impose an unwelcome or unnecessary person or thing on. | 29. | a very helpful or valuable event, person, or article. | 31. | subject (someone) to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their race or political or religious beliefs. | 34. | not arranged in order; untidy. | 35. | an illicit or ridiculous activity or escapade. OR : skip or dance about in a lively or playful way. | 36. | encircle (a person or part of the body) with a belt or band. | 37. | giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable. | 38. | (of an area of land) lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements. OR : (of the weather) cold and miserable. | 42. | (of a person) be filled with intense but unexpressed anger. | 43. | complain about something in a persistent, irritating way. | 44. | an ugly old woman. | 45. | mild or gentle. | 48. | (of an unpleasant or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree. OR : having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight; shrewd. | 49. | listen. | 50. | in the same source (used to save space in textual references to a quoted work which has been mentioned in a previous reference). |
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