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Antecedent- something that logically precedes
Punctiliousness-carefully doing the proper thing
Inchoate-beginning, not fully formed
Asseverate-affirm/declare earnestly
Mordant-sharp, critical, biting
Friability-the tendency of solid substances to break up under duress
Sententious-moralizing/pompous
Ignominious-deserving or causing public shame
Réclame-hunger for attention
Peccadillo-small, unimportant offense
Piquant-pleasantly stimulating
Cogitate-meditate/reflect
Desideratum-something wanted/needed
Priggish-self righteously moralistic
Churl-impolite or mean spirited person
Palaver- unnecessarily complex procedure
Meretricious-attractive but no integrity (used to relate to prostitution)
Persiflage-light contemptuous banter
Lambent-glowing/flickering with soft radiance
Prevaricator-liar
Insouciance-casual lack of concern
Ignominy-public shame or disgrace
Quintessence-the aspect of something regarded as intrinsic
Connubial-relating to marriage
Alacrity-brisk and cheerful readiness