hackneyed- lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite
approbation- approval or praise
innuendo- saying something indirectly
coalition- a combination or alliance, especially a temporary one between, persons, factions, states, etc.
elicit- to draw or bring out or forth; educe; evoke
hiatus- any gap or opening; a break or interruption in the continuity of a work, a pause from something
assuage- to make less harsh
decadence- the act or process of falling into an inferior condition or state;deterioration;
expostulate- to reason earnestly with someone against something that person intends to do or has done; remonstrate
simulate- to make a pretense of; feign
jaded- worn out or wearied, as by overwork or overuse
umbrage- to take offense
prerogative- an exclusive right, privilege, etc., exercised by virtue of rank or office
lurid- gruesome; horrible; revolting;shocking
transcend- to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed
provincial- belonging or peculiar to something particular; local
petulant- moved to or showing sudden, impatient irritation, especially over some trifling annoyanc
unctuous- excessively smooth, suave, or smug
meritorious- deserving praise, reward, esteem, etc.; praiseworthy
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