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TermDefinition
credo a statement of the beliefs of aims that guide someone's actions
tenuous very weak or slight
credibility the quality of being trusted and believed in
extenuating make (guilt or an offense) seem less serious or more forgivable
discredit harm the good reputation of (someone or something)
tenure the conditions under which land or buildings are held or occupied
creditable performance deserving public acknowledgment and praise but not outstanding or successful
ostensible stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
incredulous unwilling or unable to believe something (or a person or their manner)
tenet a principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy
placid (or a person or animal) not easily upset or excited
illustrious well known, respected, and admired for past achievements
abyss a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm
reverie a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream
faculty an inherent mental or physical power
aesthetic concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
deluge a severe flood
piquant having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavor
acute (of a bad, difficult, or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree
plaintive sounding sad and mournful
Created by: chreed298
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