| Term | Definition |
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| annul | (verb) To declare void or invalid as in a marriage or a law |
| carapace | (noun) Hard bony outer Covering as a turtle's shell |
| circumspect | (adj) Aware and thoughtful about consequences |
| comply | (verb) To agree or yield as to a wish or command |
| conspiratorial | (adj) 1. Planning in secret to committing a wrongful action 2. Acting or working together secretly |
| ebullient | (adj) 1.Filed with excitement or lively enthusiasm 2. Exuberant |
| effigy | (noun) A sculpture or painted representation, especially a crude image or dummy of a hated person |
| fathom | (noun) 1. Nautical measure of 6 feet (verb) 2. (Metaphorical) To understand something all the way down |
| iridescent | (adj) Reflecting in of a ray of rainbow-like colors |
| obsolete | (adj) No longer in use or outmoded in design |
| opaque | (adj) 1. Difficult to see through; not allowing light through 2. (Metaphorical) Difficult to understand (concept) |
| porous | 1. Capable of being permeated 2. Letting something through |
| prominent | (adj) 1. Jutting or bulging outward; projecting 2.Immediatley noticeable or conspicuous |
| saccharine | (noun) 1. Artificial sweetener 2. (Metaphorical) Insincerely sickeningly sweet. |
| sacrosanct | (adj) Sacred inviolable belief or custom |
| solace | (noun) 1. Comfort when suffering sorrow or distress 2. A source of comfort |
| swagger | (verb) To walk with a conceded manner; to strut boastfully |
| unguent | (noun) Healing salve or ointment |
| wallow | (verb) 1. To roll around in muddy water 2. To take luxurious pleasure in something |
| wheedle | (verb) To persuade by flattery |
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