Vocab list #2

intercede- to interfere on behalf of. 
I wanted to intercede, for John's sake, but i realize that it was not my place to do so.
hackneyed-lacking significance due to over usage
The hackneyed paper back cover was faded and unreadable.
approbation-approval or praise
The girl looked nervously at the teacher for approbation of her performance.
innuendo-a remark or hint that is given, typically suggestive.
Quizzically i stared at him waiting for him to explain his disgusting innuendo.
coalition-a temporary alliance to combine forces.
The weak coalition between men and women is sure to overturn  and backfire very soon.
elicit-to evoke an answer from a person in response to ones own actions
 Marty was constantly trying to elicit answers from his girlfriend.
hiatus-a pause or gap
We decided to take a brief hiatus from wedding planning.
assuage-to make an unpleasant feeling less intense
The newspaper did nothing to assuage to feelings of angry citizens.
decadence-Luxurious self indulgence
The simple country man ignored the royal decadence.
expostulate- to express strong disapproval
Betty made sure to expostulate her opinion of Jason.
simulate-to imitate the appearance of.
I tried my best to simulate the fleeing of flying, but i couldn't do the experience justice.
jaded-tired or bored
The strenuous work left me jaded and irritable.
umbrage-offense or annoyance
Andrea was very umbrage at today's party.
prerogative-right reserved to one exclusive class
At this time the right to free speech was a prerogative of white males only.
lurid-very vivid color
the film was amazing to its lurid editing techniques.
transcend-to go beyond limits
Now, in this class we will transcend everything you have ever known to be true.
provincial-Concerning a province of an empire
There has always been violence at provincial councils.
petulant-childish or sulky
The petulant child would not keep his mouth shut.
unctuous-excessively oily
Shelia was so unctuous men always looked the other way when she passed down the hall way.
meritorious-deserving reward or praise
The soldier receive meritorious for his outstanding service.