Phase the Fourth

1. staunch—loyal

2. specious—deceptive

3. subterfuge—trick

4. acquiescence—agreement

5. wistfully—broodingly; wishfully

6. disabuse—free from error [verb]

7. fastidious—extremely careful

8. vociferation—uproar

9. injunction—orders

10. bucolic—rural

11. quixotic—idealistic [from Don Quixote]

12. contrite—apologetic

13. conjectured—predicted

14. apposite—relevant

Phase the Fifth

15. purblind—lacking in vision; short sighted

16. effete—worn-out

17. ostensible—apparent

18. facile—assured; easy

19. assuaging—relieving; making to feel better

20. beatific—blissful

21. jocularity—jolliness; happiness; glee

22. imputation—accusation

23. levity—foolery; kidding around

24. prosaic—dull