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1. pejorative adj. expressing criticism or disapproval; negative

2. vilify v. to make malicious and abusive statements about

somebody

3. aplomb n. sang froid . confidence, skill and poise, especially in difficult or

challenging circumstances Cold blooded (sang froid)

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4. epithet n. offensive term – abusive, insulting word or phrase;

descriptive word or phrase added to name to highlight characteristic (i.e. Richard the Lion Hearted)

5. soporific adj. causing sleep or drowsiness; experiencing

sleepiness or drowsiness

6. hierarchy n. Categorization of a group of people or elements

(*things) by ability, importance, or status

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7. Equanimity n. unflappable adj. evenness of temper even under stress

8. précis n. / abstract (pronounced: pray see)

a shortened version of a speech or written text, containing main points and omitting details

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9. turpitude n. extreme immorality or wickedness

10. inherent / intrinsic adj. Existing as an essential element or characteristic

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1. pejorative adj. expressing criticism or disapproval; negative2. vilify v. to make malicious and abusive statements about somebody3. Aplomb n. sang froid n. confidence, skill and poise, especially in

difficult or challenging circumstances4. epithet n. offensive term – abusive, insulting word or phrase; descriptive

word or phrase added to name to highlight characteristic (i.e. Richard the Lion Hearted)

5. soporific adj. causing sleep or drowsiness; experiencing sleepiness or drowsiness

6. Hierarchy n.Categorization of a group of people or elements (*things) by ability, importance, or status

7. equanimity n. evenness of temper even under stress8. précis n. (pronounced: pray see) a shortened version of a speech or

written text, containing main points and omitting details9. turpitude n. extreme immorality or wickedness10. Inherent / intrinsic adj.

Existing as an essential element or characteristic