unalloyed (adj)
/ʌnəˈlɔɪd/
undiluted, total
- (Of metal) not alloyed; pure
- (Chiefly of emotions) complete and unreserved
analgesic
/ˌan(ə)lˈdʒiːzɪk/
- (adj) (Of a drug) acting to relieve pain
2. (n) An analgesic drug
caucus
/ˈkɔːkəs/
type of private political meeting
- (n) a meeting of the members of a legislative body who are members of a particular political party, to select candidates or decide policy
- (v) Hold or form a caucus
deteriorate (v)
/dɪˈtɪərɪəreɪt/
worsen, decline
Become progressively worse
exposition (n)
/ɛkspəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/
clean explanation
- A comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory
- A large public exhibition of art or trade goods
- The action of making something public
incessant (adj)
/ɪnˈsɛs(ə)nt/
without stopping (Of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption
maelstrom (n)
/ˈmeɪlstrəm/
whirlpool, storm in the ocean
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river
whirlpool (n)
/ˈwəːlpuːl/
A quickly rotating mass of water in a river or sea into which objects may be drawn, typically caused by the meeting of conflicting currents
palatable (adj)
/ˈpalətəb(ə)l/
good to eat, agreeable
(Of food or drink) pleasant to taste
prerogative (n)
/prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/
right or privilege
A right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class
privilege
/ˈprɪvɪlɪdʒ/
- (n)A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group
- (v) Grant a privilege or privileges to
savant (n)
/ˈsav(ə)nt/
person with knowledge
A learned person, especially a distinguished scientist
unctuous (adj)
/ˈʌŋ(k)tjʊəs/
oily, using excessive flattery
Excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily
