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Terms in this set (20)

prevalent
Commonly occurring; widely accepted or practiced
contemplate
To consider carefully and thoughtfully
crystallize
to cause something to become fully formed and clear
sorcery
witchcraft
retrospect
a survey of past times or events, review
ominous
Menacing; threatening, foreboding
veneer
(n.) a thin outer layer; a surface appearance or decoration; (v.) to cover with a thin layer
subsidize
to support by giving financial aid
authorize
(v.) to approve or permit; to give power or authority to
opportune
(adj.) suitable or convenient for a particular purpose; occurring at an appropriate time, timely
futility
uselessness
fervor
Intense and passionate feeling.
anecdote
A brief narrative that focuses on a particular incident or event.
dearth
Scarcity
gaunt
thin and bony, lean
audacious
Fearless and daring
enigmatic
Puzzling
abash
embarrass
arbiter
judge
zealot
Fanatic, enthusiast
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