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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acme | the highest point |
| attribute | n.quality;v.to assign to |
| belittle | appear smaller than already is |
| convey | transport |
| doctrine | belief |
| excise | v.remove by cutting;n.indirect tax |
| exotic | foreign |
| haggard | thin and pale |
| jaunty | lively |
| juncture | a joining together |
| menial | adj.lowly;n.a person who does humble tasks |
| parry | v.to ward off;n.a defensive movement |
| predatory | preying |
| ravage | v.to destroy;n.ruinous damage |
| stance | a way of holding the body |
| tawdry | showy and flashy |
| turncoat | a person who switches sides |
| unassuming | not putting on airs |
| wallow | v.roll around lazy;n.a wet and muddy area |
| waver | to move to and fro |