(v) To have an intense dislike or hatred for

Ex. The chief of police abominated the incompetent mayor

(n) The modification of the social patterns, traits or structures of one group or society by contrast with those of another; the resultant blend

Ex. You couldn't even tell the difference between the immigrants and the natives, due to the acculteration.

(adj) Resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; (medicine) acquired, not congenital

Ex. The flames on the car were an adventitious addition, due to a mistake by the dealer.

(v) To assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute

Ex. The King ascribed incompetence on the servent due to a few honest mistakes.

(adj) Roundabout, not direct

Ex. Rather than simply kill the hero, the villain chooses to put him in a ridiculously circuitous death trap.

(v) To sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress

Ex. At her father's funeral, her closest friends commiserated Mary's feelings of sadness.

(v) To direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit

Ex. Obama enjoined the millitary commenders to deploy more troops to Afghanistan

(v) To make easy, cause to progress faster

Ex. Hinjo's attempt to expedite the situation was of great help.

(v) To make amends, make up for; to avert

Ex. The prisoner had had a change of heart during his stay, and after his release, he sought ot expiate his crimes.

(n) A state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence (v) To be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action.

Ex. His constant travelling caused him to ferment/be in a constant state of ferment

(adj) Resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental

He inadvertently schuduled two meetings at the same time.

(adj) Existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously

Ex. Really, Dan has only given nominal participation to our team. He is not an important member.

(adj) Not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no

Ex. I'm sorry, but this election is too important to be noncommittal. You must make a decision!

(v) To steal something that has been given into one's trust; to take improperly for one's own use

Ex. He peculated the money that he was trusted to handle.

(n) A natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or nature)

Ex. Some people have the proclivity to lie when it is convienient for them.

(n) Composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances

Ex. The governor showed remarkable sangfroid during the crisis.

(adj) Resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government

Ex. By the 1850s, the people in the South were becoming very seditious towards the Federal government

(adj) Thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported

Ex. His understanding the issues was far too tenous for someone of his stature.

Wheedle

(v) To use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end

Ex. He tried his best the wheedle that promotion from him, but his charm didn't sway him.