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)