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Annotated
Verb. To add notes or comments to (a text, book, drawing, etc.)
Appraise
Verb. To set a value on or to evaluate the worth of.
Bulwark
Noun. A solid wall-like structure raised for defense or a strong support or protection.
Catalyst
Noun. A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction or a person that quickly cause change or action.
Chasten
Verb. To correct by punishment
Conifer
Noun. A bush or a tree that produces cones and or has leaves throughout the whole year.
Embellish
Verb. To make beautiful with ornamentation or to heighten the attractiveness of.
Hidebound
Adj. not willing to accept new or different ideas.
Impassive
Adj. Not showing any emotion
Pervade
Verb. To become diffused throughout every part of.
Skimp
Adj. Small in size or amount.
Stalwart
Adj. Physically strong or very loyal and dedicated.
Stilted
Adj. Awkward because of being too formal
Sleek
Verb. To gloss up or cover over.
Treatise
Noun. A book, article, etc., that discusses a subject carefully and thoroughly.
Abridged
Verb. To shorten in duration or extent
Acrid
Adj. Sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor.
Annex
Verb. To attach as a quality, consequence, or condition; to unite.
Anthropomorphic
Adj. Described or thought of as having a human form or human attributes.
Antiquated
Adj. Obsolete or outmoded or discredited by reason of age.
Carnage
Noun. The flesh of slain animals or men. Great and usually bloody slaughter or injury.
Distend
Verb. To enlarge from internal pressure or to become expanded.
Epistle
Noun. A composition in the form of a letter.
Factotum
Noun. A person having many diverse activities or responsibilities. A general servant.
Flay
Verb. To strip off the skin or surface of or to criticize harshly.
Grotto
Noun. An artificial recess or structure made to resemble a natural cave.
Overseer
Noun. A person who watches and directs the work of other people in order to be sure that a job is done correctly.
Pariah
Noun. A member of a low caste of southern India or one that is despised or rejected.
Penury
Noun. A cramping and oppressive lack of resources or the state of being very poor.
Squeamish
Adj. Easily nauseated or excessively fastidious or scrupulous in conduct or belief.
Transcribe
Verb. To make a written copy of or to paraphrase or summarize in writing.
Alumni
Noun. A person who has attended or has graduated from a particular school, college, or university.
Aphorism
Noun. A concise statement of a principle or a terse formulation of a truth or sentiment.
Arbitrary
Adj. Depending on individual discretion (as of a judge) and not fixed by law or not restrained or limited in the exercise of power.
Bandy
Verb. To bat (as a tennis ball) to and from or to toss from side to side or pass about from one to another often in a careless or inappropriate manner.
Credence
Noun. Mental acceptance as true or real; credibility.
Cull
Verb. To select from a group or to reduce or control the size of by removal.
Exorbitant
Adj. Not coming within the scope of the law or exceeding the customary or appropriate limits in intensity, quality, amount, or size.
Gullible
Adj. Easily duped or cheated.
Intrepid
Adj. Characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance.
Pander
Verb. To provide gratification for others' desires.
Redress
Verb. To set right or to requite (a person) for a wrong or loss.
Reprehensible
Adj. Worthy of or deserving reprehension.
Restitution
Noun. The act of returning something that was lost or stolen to its owner or payment that is made to someone for damage, trouble, etc.
Resurgant
Adj. Becoming popular, active, or successful again after a period of being less popular, active, or successful.
Transpose
Verb. To change the position or order of or to write or perform (a piece of music) in a different key.
Vile
Adj. Morally despicable or tending to degrade.