| Term | Definition |
|---|
| ubiquitous | being everywhere, omnipresent |
| repress | to keep your emotions hidden from others, even from yourself |
| siphon | convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a ___ |
| stymie | hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of |
| whim | an odd or fanciful or capricious idea |
| squander | waste, spend extravagantly |
| smother | envelop completely, deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion |
| retort | to reply quickly, angrily or with wit. |
| unduly | improperly, unjustly; beyond a due degree, excessively |
| staccato | Series of short, quick sounds |
| scythe | n. A long curved blade for mowing, reaping, etc. |
| resilient | elastic; having the power of springing back; able to recover quickly (as from misfortune) |
| transponder | electrical device designed to receive a specific signal and automatically transmit a specific reply |
| scrupulous | conscientious; extremely thorough, adj. Cautious in action for fear of doing wrong. |
| repute | the state of being held in high esteem and honor |
| requisite | needed, necessary, regarded as essential or indispensable |
| sycophantic | A person who flatters influential people to further themself |
| sublime | causing deep feelings of wonder, joy, respect, etc.; exalted; noble and uplifting; utter |
| squelch | to strike or press with crushing force; crush down; squash., Supress |
| tepid | moderately warm, lukewarm |
| tonic | anything invigorating physically, mentally, or morally, OR a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring |
| snub | a refusal to recognize someone you know |
| virility | the trait of being manly, masculine mental or physical strength |
| stead | the place occupied by a substitute |
| voucher | instrument authorizing a cash payment. |
| stipend | A definite amount paid at stated periods in compensation for services or as an allowance. |
| refurbish | to clean, renew, refresh, or repair |
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