Word | Definition |
antipathy | (n) a strong dislike, hostile feeling |
applicable | (adj) capable of being applied; relevant, suitable |
asset | (n) something of value; a resource; an advantage |
beset | (v) to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in; (adj., part.) harassed, troubled; studded (as with jewels) |
compassion | (n) sympathy for another's suffering, pity |
decorum | (n) proper behavior, good taste; orderliness |
duress | (n) compulsion by threat; forcible confinement |
exuberant | (adj) high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, abundant |
facsimile | (n) an exact copy |
imbibe | (v) to drink; to take in, absorb |
implacable | (adj) not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding |
infinitesimal | (adj) so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute |
innocusous | (adj) harmless, inoffensive; insignificate |
militate | (v) to have effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against |
patent | (n) exclusive rights over an invention; copyright; (v) to arrange or obtain such rights; (adj) plain, open to view; copyrighted |
prowess | (n) distinguished bravery; superior skill or abliity |
sedate | (adj) quiet, settled, sober; (v) to admimister a tranquilizer |
stentorian | (adj) extremely loud |
stipulate | (v) to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement |
ultimatum | (n) a final proposal or statement of conditions |