| Term | Definition |
|---|
| embody | (v) to represent in real form [an idea or other intangible thing] |
| precisely | (adv) exactly |
| spirit | (n) general ideal |
| inhabit | (v) 1. to live in a certain place 2. metaphorical extension of def. 1 -- to embody |
| ultimately | (adv) lastly, finally |
| levee | (n) a built-up side or embankment designed to prevent the flooding of a river |
| tolerance | (n) acceptance [of a difference or foreign trait] ability to put up with something |
| curiosity | (n) 1) interest in something 2) a thing that provokes such interest |
| loyalty | (n) the quality of remaining true to s.o./s.t.; steadfast-ness |
| patriotism | (n) love of country/nation |
| recognition | (n) notice, awareness; the reception of praise |
| grudgingly | (adv) (done) w/o desire, unhappily |
| seize | (v) take boldly, quickly |
| creed | (n) belief; belief system |
| magnificent | (adj) making a splendid appearance or show; of exceptional beauty, size, etc |
| patriot | (n) s.o. who loves her/his country |
| abandon | 1. (v) to let go, leave behind 2. (n) a state of carelessness |
| endure | (v) to last (a long time) |
| horizon | (n) the farthest the eye can see -- the line formed in the distance as the earth curves away from line of sight |
| expedience | (n) taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others |
| grand | (adj) large, lavish |
| fascism | (n) a governmental system led by a dictator having complete power, forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism, regimenting all industry, commerce, etc., and emphasizing an aggressive nationalism and often racism. |
| communism | (n) a theory or system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common, actual ownership being ascribed to the community as a whole or to the state. |
| sturdy | (adj) strong, able to stand on its own |
| conviction | (n) very strong belief |
| prudent | (adj) wise, thoughtful, cautiously well-planned |
| emanate | (v) to flow out from (s.t.) |
| temper | (v) to soften or tone down |
| humility | (n) modesty, "humbleness" |
| restraint | (n) quality of 'holding back' -- refraining from using all of one's powers |
| legacy | (n) what is passed on to the next generation |
| forge | (v) to create or make |
| tireless | (adj) w/o growing weary or tired; hard-working |
| specter | (n) ghost; some object or source of terror or dread: the specter of disease or famine |
| induce | (v) to bring about, produce, or cause: "That medicine will ____ labor." |
| patchwork | (adj) made up of many pieces (as in a _______ quilt) |
| heritage | (n) s.t. inherited or passed down from previous generations (usu. ideals) |
| swill | (n) liquid waste/leftover garbage; contemptibly worthless utterance or writing; drivel |
| emerge | (v) to grow/come/stick out of or from: "our present understandings _____ from mistakes we made in the past." |
| tribe | (n) group of people related by blood or ideas or ??? |
| dissolve | (v) fall apart completely |
| reveal | (v) to show clearly |
| usher (in) | (v) to bring (in); shepard, make room for: "strength and unity of purpose ___ in peace and prosperity." |
| era | (n) time period |
| sow | (v) to plant (seeds) |
| conflict | (n) fight, disagreement, discord |
| ills | (n) bad or wrong things: "a nation's ___ come from the people's greed and ignorance." |
| extend | (v) to stick/reach out |
| cling | (v) hold strongly onto |
| deceit | (n) lying, trickery, dishonesty |
| unclench | (v) let go of: "If you _____ your fist, you can shake hands with a former enemy." |
| pledge | (v) promise |
| flourish | (v) 1. live well, thrive 2. wave flamboyantly |
| nourish | (v) to provide with nutrition |
| indifference | (adj) lack of care/concern |
| regard | (n) notice; care; esteem |
| gratitude | (n) thankfulness |
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