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annal
Chronicle
Adroit
clever or skilful
Hapless
Unfortunate, Unlucky
interminable
infinite
Pretext
False and Defensive reason to do something
Plethora of
Very large amount of something
Accost
approach for conversation or solicitation boldly or aggressively
implore
Beg, Beseech, Plead
Avid
having or showing a keen interest in something
Furtive
attempting to avoid notice or attention, Secretive
eminent
Famous, Very important
Cajole
Persuade (someone) to do something often with flattery
Fabricate
Invent (something) in order to deceive.
- Construct or manufacture
Reticent
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily
Rudimentary
Basic, Elementary
to eat humble pie
to admit your error and apologize
Pyrrhic victory
•a too costly victory
paradox
Contradiction, puzzle
a wet blanket
one who spoils the fun
to beard the lion in his den
to boldly confront someone powerful or dangerous on their own territory or in their own stronghold.
the sword of Damocles
an ever-present threat or danger that looms over someone, particularly those in positions of power.
a pig in a poke
a situation where something is bought or accepted without being inspected, leading to potential deception or disappointment.
Prognosticate
Predict, Foretell
a flash in the pan
someone or something makes a good early impression but fails to maintain that success later on.
to pour oil on troubled waters
to calm a chaotic or difficult situation, often by taking actions or making statements that soothe tensions.