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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |