| denote |
to be a mark or sign of. |
| discursive |
ranging over numerous topics, especially in an orderly or coherent way. |
| distend |
to swell or cause to swell from, or as if from, internal pressure; balloon. |
| eccentricity |
an odd or peculiar behavior, habit, interest, or the like. |
| equity |
the quality of being fair and reasonable; fairness. |
| exemplar |
one worthy to be imitated or studied; model. |
| faze |
to bewilder or to disturb the composure or shake the resolve of; disconcert or daunt. |
| hegemony |
predominance of one country or social group over others by virtue of leadership or influence. |
| incision |
a cut made during surgery. |
| pitfall |
an unexpected or hidden danger. |
| ravish |
to overwhelm with emotion or sensation; enrapture. |
| sally |
a sudden forward attack or rush from a defensive position by a military force. |
| severance |
the act, process, or result of breaking off or separating. |
| stupor |
a state of unconsciousness, insensibility, or torpor. |
| unseemly |
not in accord with accepted social standards; improper; indecorous. |