-
Panorama (n)
- 1. An unbroken veiw of the surrounding area to an observer
- 2. A picture or photograph that contains a wide view
-
Regress (v)
To go back, to revert to an earlier or less advanced form
-
Levy (v)
To impose a tax, fee, or fine
-
Intrepid (adj)
Fearless, adventurous
-
Garrison (n) (v)
- (n) 1. The troops stationed in a town/fortress
- (v) 2. To station troops in a town
-
Connive (v)
- 1. To secretly allow something illicit
- 2. To conspire to do something illicit
-
Premise (n) (v)
- (n)1. A previous proposition or statement of which another one is inferred or follows as a conclusion
- The premise for his argument was that his opponent had lied before, so he may do it again.
- (v)2. To base an argument or threory on
- They would not accept an idea premised on such tenuous details.
-
Undertaking (n)
- 1. A formal pledge or promise to do something
- Ex: He gave an undertaking that he would avenge their deaths.
- 2. A task that is taken on
-
Obdurate (adj)
Stubborn, obstinate
-
Bureaucrat
- 1. An official in a government department
- 2. An administrator who is concerned with correct procedure at the people's expense
-
Indelible (adj)
- Permanent
- Ex: The 911 incident left an indelible mark on American history.
-
Transient (adj)
- Lasting for a short time; impermanent
- Ex: The transient storm left as swiftly as it came.
-
Cognizant (adj)
Aware of the proceedings; concious
-
Copious (adj)
- Abundant in supply or quanitity
- Ex.
- He had a copious amount of money, but he was extremely greedy so he wouldn't donate any of it.
-
Equivocal (adj)
- 1. Open to more that one interpretation
- 2. Uncertain or questionable in nature
- Ex: The incentive of his actions were equivocal; he would not speak and there were no witnesses to the incident.
-
Unambiguous (adj)
- Not open to more than one interpretation; straightforward
- Ex: The argument was unambiguous, but my obstinate brother still would not give in.
-
Denote (v)
To indicate, to be a sign for
-
Propaganda (n)
Information, especially of biased nature, used to promote or publicize a political point of view
-
Relegate (v)
To dismiss to an inferior rank or position; to banish or exile
-
Consign (v)
- 1. To deliver to a person's custody, usually so it can be sold
- 2. To send goods by a public carrier
|
|