41. Hedonistic
Definition: pertaining to the pursuit of pleasure or blatant self-gratification
Example: The Lonely Island’s parody“I’m on a Boat” is a commentary on the hedonistic lifestyle glamorized by many modern music videos.
42. Impeccable
Definition: flawless; free from or incapable of fault or blame
Example: While he liked Kyle’s more adventurous designs, the boss decided to put Kaylie, whose impeccable code is more reliable, in charge of the website.
43. Incisive
Definition: penetrating, biting or remarkably clear (tone, words, etc.)
Example: Dan tried to counter the damaging points made by the defense attorney, but in the end, her points were too incisive and the jury sided with the defendant.
44. Indelicate
Definition: lacking in manners or good taste; tactless
Example: Juno indelicately remarked to the obese woman, “you shouldn’t be drinking if you’re pregnant!”
45. Infinitesimal
Definition: so small it can’t be measured
Example: The effect of the change to the cheaper formula was so infinitesimal, it was hardly worth mentioning.
46. Insidious
Definition: treacherous or deceitful (often related to entrapment)
Example: Email spammers who attempt to impersonate your friends are particularly insidious.
47. Juxtapose
Definition: place two items close together and side by side (often referring to objects that may at first seem to be in opposition or contrast)
Example: To illustrate her point about how far the company had come, Mary juxtaposed the image of the company’s original product with the modern version.
48. Kibosh
Definition: to stop something
Example: Mom quickly put the kibosh on Bobbie’s plans to wear a skimpy dress to prom.
49. Leverage
Definition: to exert influence on to gain the desired effect (in business)
Example: A buyer can limit the leverage of the seller if she doesn’t seem desperate.
50. Litany
Definition: a long list or recital (of excuses, reasons, etc.)
Example: Meagan had a litany of excuses for her miscalculation — many were valid, some were not.
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