Term | Definition |
composite | adj - put together from many different parts
n - something put together from many different parts |
depose | v - to forcefully remove from office of power OR to take testimony form a witness in a lawsuit |
exposition | n - the systematic explanation of a subject OR a public exhibition |
imposition | n - something that is newly required OR a burden or unfair demand |
impostor | n - a person who assumes a false identity |
juxtaposition | n - placement side by side or close by |
opposition | n - a resistance; a disagreement |
proponent | n - a person who argues in support of something; an advocate or a supporter |
proposition | n - a plan suggested for acceptance; a proposal |
repository | n - a safe place for storage OR a person who stores or is a source of information or knowledge |
detract | v - to reduce the value, importance, or quality of something; to take away something desirable |
distraction | n - something that draws attention away |
distraught | adj - extremely worried and upset; emotionally agitated |
entreaty | n - a heartfelt plea or request |
extract | v - to pull or draw out
n - a substance drawn out of something |
intractable | adj - difficult to manage or control; stubborn OR difficult to remedy, cure, or make better |
protracted | adj - drawn out in time; made longer |
retract | v - to pull back OR to withdraw a statement or promise |
tract | n - an area of land OR a pamphlet or leaflet, usually one with a political or religious theme |
traction | n - grip or hold; friction between something and the surface on which it moves OR the act of drawing or pulling a load |