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fro·ward/ˈfrō(w)ərd/
Adjective:
(of a person) Difficult to deal with; contrary.
Synonyms: perverse - wayward

ab·jure/abˈjo͝or/
Verb: Solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).
Synonyms: renounce - repudiate - forswear - abnegate - recant

heb·e·tude/ˈhebəˌt(y)o͞od/
Noun: The state of being dull or lethargic.

A bromide is a phrase or platitude that, having been employed excessively, suggests insincerity or a lack of originality in the speaker employing it.

fris·son/frēˈsôN/
Noun: A sudden strong feeling of excitement or fear; a thrill: "a frisson of excitement".

putsch/po͝oCH/
Noun: A violent attempt to overthrow a government.
Synonyms: coup d'etat

com·punc·tion/kəmˈpəNG(k)SHən/
Noun: 1. A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that follows the doing of something bad: "spend the money without compunction".
2. A pricking of the conscience.
Synonyms: remorse - regret - repentance - penitence - contrition

mawk·ish/ˈmôkiSH/
Adjective: 1. Sentimental in a feeble or sickly way: "a mawkish poem".
2. Having a faint sickly flavor: "the mawkish smell of warm beer".
Synonyms: maudlin

ca·jole/kəˈjōl/
Verb: Persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery: "he cajoled her into selling the house"; "she cajoled to win his support".
Synonyms:
coax - wheedle - blandish - flatter - persuade - adulate

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