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annal

Chronicle

100

Adroit

clever or skilful

100

Hapless

Unfortunate, Unlucky

100

interminable

infinite

100

Pretext

False and Defensive reason to do something

200

Plethora of

Very large amount of something

200

Accost

approach for conversation or solicitation boldly or aggressively

200

implore

Beg, Beseech, Plead

200

Avid

having or showing a keen interest in something

200

Furtive

attempting to avoid notice or attention, Secretive

300

eminent

Famous, Very important

300

Cajole

Persuade (someone) to do something often with flattery

300

Fabricate

Invent (something) in order to deceive.
- Construct or manufacture

300

Reticent

not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily

300

Rudimentary

Basic, Elementary

400

to eat humble pie

to admit your error and apologize

400

Pyrrhic victory

•a too costly victory

400

paradox

Contradiction, puzzle

400

a wet blanket

one who spoils the fun

400

to beard the lion in his den

to boldly confront someone powerful or dangerous on their own territory or in their own stronghold.

500

the sword of Damocles

an ever-present threat or danger that looms over someone, particularly those in positions of power.

500

a pig in a poke

a situation where something is bought or accepted without being inspected, leading to potential deception or disappointment.

500

Prognosticate

Predict, Foretell

500

a flash in the pan

someone or something makes a good early impression but fails to maintain that success later on.

500

to pour oil on troubled waters

to calm a chaotic or difficult situation, often by taking actions or making statements that soothe tensions.