| Term | Definition |
|---|
| abeyance | n. A state of inactivity or suspension. |
| buttress | n. A projecting structure that supports a wall or building. |
| commensurate | adj. Corresponding in size, degree or amount; proportionate; of equal value. |
| dilatory | adj. Slow to act or respond; delaying, tardy. |
| ecumenical | adj. Universal; inclusive, especially concerning religious matters. |
| facade | n. The front or face of a building. |
| gargoyle | n. A grotesque stone figure used as a decorative feature on a building or as an ornament. |
| moot | v. To debate, suggest, or discuss. adj. Deprived of significance, irrelevant. |
| pinnacle | n. A tall, slender, pointed top; peak. |
| 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. Coming from or acting 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 or any action or event; the place of an alleged crime. |
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