| archetype |
an original model or pattern from which others are made or copied. |
| beneficiary |
one who receives or is formally designated to receive money or property, as from a will or insurance policy. |
| contention |
a point asserted in argument or debate. |
| convulsion |
a violent, involuntary contraction of the muscles. |
| dehumanize |
to deprive of individuality, spirit, or other human qualities; render routine or mechanical. |
| indefatigable |
persisting tirelessly; untiring. |
| innate |
belonging to or existing in someone or some organism from the time of birth; inborn. |
| laudable |
worthy of praise. |
| missive |
a message in writing; letter. |
| myopic |
unable to see objects clearly from a distance; nearsighted. |
| nemesis |
that which one cannot beat, conquer, or succeed at; cause or agent of one's often repeated downfall. |
| permissive |
allowing much, often excessive, freedom of behavior; lenient. |
| preempt |
to seize or appropriate ahead of others. |
| regale |
to entertain or delight, as with humorous tales. |
| titular |
having a title but none of the power or responsibility related to it; nominal. |