| Term | Definition |
|---|
| abeyance | n. A state of (usually temporary) inactivity or suspension |
| buttress | n. 1. A projecting structure that supports a wall or building. 2. Anything that supports or protects. 3. v. To support or strengthen. |
| commensurate | adj. Corresponding in size, degree, or amount; proportionate; equal value. |
| dilatory | adj. Slow to act or respond; delaying, tardy |
| ecumenical | adj. Universal; inclusive, especially concerning religious matters |
| façade | n. 1. The front or face of a building. 2. A superficial appearance; an illusion |
| gargoyle | n. A grotesque stone figure used as a decorative feature on a building or as an ornament; a spout projecting. |
| moot | v. To debate, suggest, or discuss. adj. Deprived of significance; irrelevant |
| pinnacle | n. 1. A tall, slender, pointed top; peak 2. The highest point of achievement. |
| requiem | n. A funeral mass or service; a musical composition honoring the dead. |
| sacrosanct | adj. Highly sacred or holy; not to be violated. |
| sensuous | adj. 1. Coming from or acting on the senses. 2. Producing an agreeable effect on the senses. |
| tenet | n. A principle or belief held to be true, especially by members of an organization. |
| transcend | v. To go above the limits of; to exceed or surpass. |
| venue | n. The scene or locale of any action or event; the place or an alleged crime. |
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