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penultimate
second to last
ostensibly
on the surface
accede
agree to a demand, request or treaty
obfuscate
to render unclear, obscure, or unintelligible
juxtapose
side by side comparison between two things
archetype
a character or pattern that reoccurs throughout literature consistently
didactic
intended to teach,
lionize
hold up on a pedestal, treat like a celebrity
ubiquitous
present, appearing everywhere
corroborate
confirm or give support to a statement or theory
soporific
tending to induce sleep
pontificate
express your opinion in an annoying way
chutzpah
extreme self confidence, audacity
foment
instigate/start an undesirable or violent sentiment
Quid pro quo
A favor or advantage granted or expected for something in return
non sequitur
a conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement
finagle
obtain something by devious or dishonest means
rhetoric
persuasive speaking or writing
carp
to find fault or complain unreasonably
mellifluous
a voice/sound/words sweet or pleasant to hear
ephemeral
Lasting a very short time
perfunctory
an action or gesture carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection
finagle
Obtain something by devious or dishonest means
rhetoric
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing