Malapropism
mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding word
Malfeasance
wrongdoing
Mawkish
sentimental in a sickening way
Misnomer
wrong or inaccurate name in the designation
Modicum
small or minimal portion
Beguile
charm or enchant (someone), often in a deceptive way
Errata
a list of corrected errors appended to a book or published in a subsequent issue of a journal
Stipulate
demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an agreement
Fallacy
a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments
Asylum
the protection granted by a state to someone who has left their home country as a political refugee
Scrupulous
diligent attention to detail
Sedition
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel
Sinecure
position requiring little or no work
Stint
supply an inadequate amount of something
Sybarite
a self-indulgent person
Remuneration
money paid for work or a service
Reimburse
repay (a person who has spent or lost money)
Geriatric
relating to old people, especially with regard to their healthcare
Obscure
not clearly expressed or easily understood
Mitigate
make (something bad) less severe, serious or painful
Tawdry
showy but cheap
Tenacious
keep a firm hold on something
Terse
sparing in the use of words
Illustrious
well known, respected and admired for past achievements
Egress
go out of or leave (a place)