expository-an explanation or public exhibition of literature
ex:The critic writes expository articles about books.
composition-the act of combining parts or elements to form a whole
ex: Electronics can have a very diverse composition.
assuage-to relieve or mitigate
ex: Aspirin can help to assuage pain.
decadence-deterioration or falling into state of inferiority caused by wasteful luxury
ex: Decadence can often cause famous people to become inferior.
hackneyed-something made commonplace like a cliche
ex: His hackneyed apology proved it wasn't genuine.
coalition-a group of people or organizations working toward a common goal
ex: The group of forces from different nations in the Middle East are often known as the coalition forces.
transcend-to go beyond and exceed
ex: Honor students are known for transcending expectations.
meritorious-deserving of praise or reward
ex: Boy Scouts are known for their meritorious acts of kindness.
lurid-glaringly shocking, sensational, and vivid
ex: Eating sugar before bed can often cause lurid nightmares of great detail.
petulant-obvious frustration or impatience cause by something annoying
ex: The man in the back of the line had a very petulant look on his face.
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