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