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Term | Definition |
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concurred | To accord in opinion; agree. |
incrimination | To accuse or present proof of a crime. |
seminar | The gathering place of a group. |
monastery | A house or place of residents occupied by a community of people; especially monks living in seclusion under religious vows. |
smitten | struck, as with a hard blow. |
cinched | A firm hold or tight grip. A firm hold or tight grip. |
flourish | To be in its or in ones prime; to be at the height of fame. |
iota | A very small quantity. |
preclude | To prevent the presence, existence, occurrence of. |
cairn | A heap of stones set up as a landmark |
auspicious | Promising success; favorable. |
slough | an area of soft muddy ground. |
blanch | To whiten by removing color; bleach. |
terse | Neatly or effectively concise; brief and pithy |
fodder | Raw material. |
quarantine | A strict isolation to prevent the speading of disease. |
prestige | Reputation or influence arising from success, achievement, rank, or other favorable attributes. |
disarray | To through into disorder. |
lurch | A sudden tip to one side, like a staggering person. |
finesse | Skill in handling a difficult or highly sensitive situation. |