| Term | Definition |
|---|
| harass | The judge repeatedly cautioned the prosecuting attorney not to harass the witness. |
| Inclement | The weather atop Mt. Everest is at times inclement. |
| muse | The philosophers mused over the meaning of life. |
| Negligible | After taxes are deducted, the lottery winnings were negligible. |
| perpetuate | In most cultures, people try to perpetuate the cultures of their ancestors. |
| precedent | By remaining in office for only 8 years, George Washington set a precedent. |
| Punitive | The giant mace to the head was considered a highly punitive action. |
| Redress | The accident victims will seek redress. |
| Sojourn | Many American graduates go for a brief sojourn abroad before entering the workforce. |
| Urbane | The guy on the monopoly board sure looks urbane! |
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