| abrade |
to rub away by friction; erode. |
| affirmation |
the act of affirming. |
| azure |
the color of a clear blue sky. |
| discontinuity |
lack of coherence or logical sequence. |
| encroachment |
the act of exceeding proper or intended limits, as of territory or property. |
| lieu |
the place formerly occupied by something or someone. |
| limbo1 |
(often capitalized) in theology, a place neither in heaven nor hell for souls neither saved nor condemned, such as those of unbaptized infants. |
| malediction |
the expression of a wish that evil or harm come to someone; curse. |
| menagerie |
a collection of usually wild or exotic animals, or the place where they are exhibited. |
| peruse |
to read or examine attentively and in detail. |
| preventable |
having the possibility of being prevented; capable of being stopped or kept from happening. |
| proletariat |
the working class, especially those who lack capital and must sell their usually unskilled labor in order to survive. |
| revitalize |
to bring new life to. |
| susceptible |
easily influenced or impressed (usually followed by "to"). |
| swathe |
to wrap up, enfold, or bind, especially with a wrapping material or bands. |