english

depravity = immorality, sinfulness

use = a depraved character

flair = a natural aptitude

use = He has a flair for languages

fraudulent = Counterfeit

use = fraudulent claims

caprice = A whim

use = they booked the holiday on a caprice

posterity = future generations

use = to preserve for posterity

volition = free will

use = his own volition

obdurate = unyielding

use = The President remains obdurate on the question of tax cuts

diabolical = devilish, fiendish, wicked

use = Conditions in the prison were diabolical

frustrate = thwart, defeat

use = we must frustrate their plan to take over the company

cardinal = chief

use = a cardinal rule

intransigent = uncompromising

use = an intransigent position

crux = gist, key

use = the crux of the problem

delude = deceive

use = don't delude yourself

transcribe = write a copy

use = the conversations were transcribed by typists

infuse = inspire, instill

use = Her arrival infused the children with enthusiasm

enjoin = urge, order, command

use = We were all enjoined to be on our best behavior

tyro = beginner

use = I look forward to seeing this young tyro's next game

vindication = clearance from blame or suspicion

use = the victory is being seen as a vindication of their tactics

heinous = shocking, wicked

use = heinous crime

alimentary = supplying nourishment

use = alimentary canal in our body

jollity = gaiety, cheerfulness

use = all joined in the general jollity of the festival

hew = to cut with an ax

use = The monument was hewn out of the side of a mountain

sportive = playful

use = he has a sportive attitude

proscenium = platform, rostrum

use = in the theater in the round, there can be no proscenium