| Term | Definition |
|---|
| claustrophobia | An abnormal fear of narrow, enclosed spaces. |
| colleague | An associate or coworker of similar status |
| condesend | To lower oneself to a position one considers inferior |
| contingent | Conditional; depending on something else |
| daunt | To discourage or intimidate |
| deluge | A downpour of rain; a flood |
| dispel | To clear away; to remove or get rid of, as if by scattering |
| dub | To give a title, nickname, or description to. |
| fanfare | A sounding of trumpets or other brass instruments. |
| fledgling | A young bird just learning how to fly |
| inane | Empty; shallow or silly |
| mettle | Courage to bear up under difficult circumstances; spirit |
| negligible | Small and unimportant, not worth noticing |
| protract | To draw out or lengthen (in time) |
| replica | A copy or reproduction, especially one on a smaller scale than the original |
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