| depletion |
drastic lessening; exhaustion. |
| deprive |
to take away from; not allow to have. |
| derive |
to obtain from a particular source (usually followed by "from"). |
| discriminate |
to judge or treat someone unfairly because he or she belongs to a particular group or category of people (usually followed by "against"). |
| feint |
a false movement that is meant to trick an opponent by taking attention away from the real target. |
| jaunty |
having a light manner; lively and confident. |
| jubilee |
a particularly celebrated anniversary, such as the fiftieth, or the celebration itself. |
| plea |
a serious or sincere call for help; appeal. |
| precise |
clearly said or communicated. |
| refinement |
an improvement, usually in the details of something. |
| satisfactory |
good enough to meet a need or desire. |
| scrutiny |
a close and careful inspection. |
| specific |
pertaining to a particular thing or person and to nothing else of the same kind; particular. |
| vocation |
a job or career; occupation. |
| zest |
a sense of great pleasure or enjoyment. |