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portend
[pawr-tend]
to indicate in advance; to foreshadow or presage, as an omen does

rebarbative
[ree-bahr-buh-tiv]
causing annoyance, irritation, or aversion; repellent.

relegate
[rel-i-geyt]
to send or consign to an inferior position, place, or condition

widdershins
[with-er-shinz]
in a direction contrary to the sun's course, considered as unlucky; counterclockwise

standoffish
[stand-aw-fish]
somewhat aloof or reserved; cold and unfriendly

ken
[ken]
one's range of knowledge or sight

bijou
[bee-zhoo]
something small, delicate, and exquisitely wrought

perdure
[per-door]
remain in existence throughout a substantial period of time; endure

spurious
[spyoor-ee-uhs]
not being what it purports to be; false or fake

petrichor
[pet-ri-kawr, pe-trahy-kawr]
a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather

antediluvian
[an-tee-di-loo-vee-uhn]
very old, old-fashioned, or out of date; antiquated; primitive

nadir
[ney-der]
the lowest point; point of greatest adversity or despair

precarious
[pri-kair-ee-uhs]
dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; insecure

apprise
[uh-prahyz]
to give notice to; inform; advise (often followed by 'of')

quisling
[kwiz-ling]
a person who betrays his or her own country by aiding an invading enemy, often serving later in a puppet government; a traitor

garrulous
[gar-uh-luhs]
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters