| Term | Definition |
|---|
| abrade | To wear away or rub off; to wear down in spirit |
| abstruse | complex and difficult to comprehend |
| benediction | a formal blessing, expression of good will |
| cessation | the act of drawing to a close |
| Decalogue | The Ten Commandments |
| garner | to amass, gather, accumulate |
| homage | display of special respect or honor |
| laggard | one who lags behind or loiters |
| largess | generously bestowed gifts |
| mitigate | to moderate |
| occlude | to obstruct |
| pander | to appeal to the worst in someone |
| perfidy | treachery |
| procrustean | seeking to enforce doctrines or theories by violently eliminating all possible alternative viewpoints |
| reconnoiter | to engage in reconnaissance |
| rusticate | To move (a person) to the country |
| serpentine | snake-like |
| temblor | an earthquake |
| triennial | every 3 years |
| vindictive | mean spirited; eager for revenge |
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