| chaff |
the husks separated from grain by threshing. |
| convention |
a formal meeting or gathering where people discuss shared interests. |
| cordial |
warm and friendly; courteous. |
| corporate |
of or relating to a corporation. |
| currency |
the money that is used in a country. |
| disdain |
an attitude or display of contempt; scorn. |
| elite |
(usually used with a plural verb) the best, taken collectively. |
| external |
of the outside or outer part. |
| intention |
a decided course of action; plan. |
| phobia |
a very strong fear or dislike of something that is far beyond ordinary fear or dislike. |
| quagmire |
an unpleasant situation that is difficult to escape. |
| scoff |
to laugh at, mock, or criticize scornfully (often followed by "at"). |
| transitional |
of or pertaining to a change from one position, stage, or situation to another. |
| urban |
of or having to do with a city or town. |
| woe |
great suffering or sorrow. |