abase

verb

belittling or degrading someone

abject

adjective

bad, unpleasant, degrading, without pride or dignity

accede

verb

give consent, approval, or agree

acumen

noun

the ability to make good judgements and quick decisions

bereft

adjective

deprived or lacking something

brazen

adjective

without shame

burgeon

verb

begin to grow or increase rapidly

cajole

verb

persuade someone to do something by using flattery

camaraderie

noun

mutual trust and friendship among people who spend lots of time together

derelict

adjective

in very poor condition

diaphanous

adjective

light, delicate, translucent

entity

noun

distinct and independent existance

exigent

adjective

demanding

fawn

verb

to show affection

flux

noun

continuous change

gilded

adjective

wealthy and privileged

lachrymose

adjective

tearful, weeping, sad

lewd

adjective

crude and offensive in a sexual way

melodramatic

adjective

being exaggerated, sensationalized, or overemotional

nefarious

adjective

wicked or criminal action or activity

pedagogue

noun

a strict, excessively concerned teacher

pertinacious

adjective

holding firmly to an opinion or course of action

repose

noun

a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility

swarthy

adjective

dark skinned

zeitgeist

noun

the spirit or mood or a period of history shown by beliefs or ideas