Lovely Vocab Part Two

intercede: intervene on behalf of another

hackneyed: (of phrase or idea) lacking significance through having been overused

approbation: approval or praise

innuendo: an oblusive or orblique remark or hint

coalition: an alliance for combined action

elicit: evoke or draw out

hiatus: a pause or gap in a sequence

assuage: make less intense

decadence: luxiorious self indulgence

expostulate: express strong disapproval

simulate: raise levels of physiological or nervous activity

jaded: lacking enthusiasm

umbrage: offense or annoyance

prerogative: a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class

lurid: vivid in color to create an unpleasantly harsh or unusual affect

transcend: be or go beyond the range or limits

provincial: of or concerning a province of a country or empire

petulant: childishly sulky or bad tempered

unctuous: excessively flattering

meritorious: deserving reward or praise