| Term | Definition |
|---|
| astute | wise, shrewd, perceptive; perspicacious, shrewd; clever, marked by practical hardheaded intelligence |
| cogent | having the power to influence or convince |
| latent | present but not yet noticeable or active; dormant; hidden; N. latency; CF. potential |
| futile | producing no result or effect |
| impeccable | without fault or error |
| abject | most unfortunate or miserable |
| blatant | conspicuously and offensively loud |
| disconcert | to make confused or uneasy |
| catharsis | purging or cleansing of any passage of the body; purging and weakening of strong emotions as a result of experiencing a dramatic work of art |
| defer | give in respectfully; submit; delay till later; exempt temporarily; N. deferment; CF. show respect, comply with, courteous |
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