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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acme | the highest point of anything |
| attribute | a quality belonging to someone or something |
| belittle | to make something appear smaller than it is |
| convey | to make something known |
| doctrine | a system of beliefs or principles |
| excise | to remove by cutting or an indirect tax |
| exotic | very unusual or foreign |
| haggard | becoming then or pale because of suffering or wild faced |
| jaunty | carefree about manners or smart in apperence |
| juncture | when two things are joined |
| menial | lacking dignity or a person who does humble and unpleasant tasks |
| parry | to deflect or avoid; a defensive move in fencing |
| predatory | preying on |
| ravage | to destroy or ruin something |
| stance | to hold the body in a position |
| tawdry | to be flashy but lack taste |
| turncoat | a person who changes to an opposing side |
| unassuming | to be modest |
| wallow | to walk around in a lazy, helpless, or clumsy way |
| waver | to become unsteady and move from place to place |