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undermine

[uhn-der-mahyn]

to injure or destroy by insidious activity or imperceptible stages, sometimes tending toward a sudden dramatic effect

gallivant

[gal-uh-vant]

to wander about, seeking pleasure or diversion; gad

ensconce

[en-skons]

to settle securely or snugly; to cover or shelter; hide securely

coxswain

[kok-suhn]

a person who is in charge of a ship's boat and its crew, is under an officer, and steers the ship

declare

[d-ekl-ar-e]

to announce something formally or publicly.

vouchsafe

[vouch-seyf]

to grant or give, as by favor, graciousness, or condescension

blossoming

[bl-oss-om-ing]

developing or thriving, often used figuratively to describe growth or flourishing.

platitude

[plat-i-tood]

a flat, dull, or trite remark, especially one uttered as if it were fresh or profound

poise

[poyz]

graceful and elegant bearing in a person; composure

idiosyncratic

[id-ee-oh-sin-krat-ik]

pertaining to the nature of idiosyncrasy, or something peculiar to an individual

transfigure

[trans-fig-yer]

to change so as to glorify or exalt

hand

[hand]

the part of the human body at the end of the arm

band

[b-and]

a group of people working together, often in music or activities; also refers to a strip of material.

prevaricate

[pri-var-i-keyt]

speak or act in an evasive way

vapid

[vap-id]

without liveliness or spirit; dull or tedious

integrate

[in-ti-greyt]

to bring together or incorporate (parts) into a whole

gaze

[gayz]

to look steadily and intently at something

engrossing

[engr-oss-ing]

fully capturing attention or interest; highly engaging.

dowdy

[dou-dee]

not stylish; drab; old-fashioned

ground

[ground]

the surface of the earth.

sic

[sik]

to attack (used especially in commanding a dog)

spasmodic

[spaz-mod-ik ]

pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms

perfidy

[perfidy]

deliberate breach of faith or trust; faithlessness; treachery

volatile

[v-ol-at-il-e]

prone to sudden or unpredictable changes, especially in mood or emotion; also describes substances that evaporate easily.