| deprive |
to take away from; not allow to have. |
| elite |
(usually used with a plural verb) the best, taken collectively. |
| fragile |
easily broken; delicate. |
| heritage |
something that one believes, thinks, or does that comes from one's family or ethnic background; tradition. |
| ironically |
contrary to what seemed likely at first or to what one would naturally predict. |
| palette |
a thin, oval board, with a thumb hole, on which a painter holds and mixes colors. |
| regime |
a system of rule or government. |
| sheer |
thin or fine enough to see through. |
| sole1 |
single and alone; not one among others; only. |
| somewhat |
in some measure, degree, or proportion; rather. |
| stench |
an unpleasant or foul odor; stink. |
| suppliant |
a person who makes a heartfelt request. |
| technique |
the particular method or way of doing or performing something. |
| unique |
being the only one of its type; sole; single. |
| widespread |
happening or scattered over a large area. |