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ferment
(n) a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence
(v) to be in or work into such a state; to produce something by chemical action
inadvertent
resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental
adventitious
resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; (medicine) acquired, not congenital
enjoin
to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit
abominate
to have an intense dislike or hatred
tenuous
wheedle
to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end
expedite
to make easy, cause to progress faster
nominal
existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously
acculturation
the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; resultant blend
commiserate
to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress
vitriolic
bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)
circuitous
roundabout, not direct
sangfroid
composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances
peculate
to steal something that has been given into one's trust; to take improperly for one's own use
ascribe
to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute
proclivity
a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior)
expiate
to make amends, make up for; to avert
seditious
resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government
noncommittal
not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position