Hackneyed: meaningless
Approbation: approsal or praise
Innuendo: a hint something's going to happen
Coalition: group that came together for a purpose
Elicit: to draw out a strong reaction
Hiatus: series or purpose
Assuage: to make less severe
Decadence: a state of decay
Expostulate: strong disagreement
Stimulate: to pretend or feel
Jaded: worn out
Umbrage: annoying
Prerogative: write or privilege
Lurid: gruesome, shocking
Transcend: to go beyond the limits
Provincial: narrow minded
Petulant: childish or bad tempered
Unctuous: obnoxious
Meritorious: deserving praise
