vocab
scrutiny
critical observation
ameliorate
to improve
bombastic
ranting with no meaning
corroborate
to support or confirm
epitome
a role model or perfect example for something
ingratiate
to be a pushover, gain approval or validation
prerogative
right or privilege exclusive to someone
circuitous
longer than the direct way
permeate
to spread something
hiatus
a break or gap
proclivity
a natural tendency or habit
commiserate
express sympathy or pity
lurid
vivid in color, unpleasantly harsh
umbrage
to take offense
expedite
to speed up something