Definitions:
cursory - hasty and therefore not thorough or detailedimpetus - the force or energy with which a body movea
pinnacle - a high, pointed piece of rock
contumely - insolent or insulting language or treatment
bereavement - mourning: state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
cache - a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place
consummation - the point at which something is complete or finalized
calamity - an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster
avarice - extreme greed for wealth or material gain
fortify - strengthen (a place) with defensive works so as to protect it against attack
erratic - not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable
ubiquitous - present, appearing, or found everywhere
fortitude - courage in pain or adversity
nonchalant - feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm
affect - have an effect on; make a difference to
effect - a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause
misappropriate - dishonestly or unfairly take
pragmatic - dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations
metacognition - awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes
devoutly - having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment
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