| advent |
the arrival or coming to exist, especially of something important. |
| converse2 |
a thing that is the opposite or the reverse of something else. |
| creed |
a set of beliefs held by a person or group. |
| flourish |
to grow in a strong, healthy way. |
| flux |
a state of continuous change or movement. |
| haughty |
proud in a way that shows a low opinion of others; thinking of others as beneath oneself. |
| impress |
to make a strong impact on (someone), especially a positive impact. |
| jocular |
intended to be humorous; facetious. |
| legislator |
someone who makes laws. |
| mince |
to cut into very small, fine pieces. |
| paradigm |
an example, model, pattern, or the like. |
| practical |
having to do with real life and experience rather than theory. |
| prosecute |
to begin or carry on a court action against in order to enforce the law. |
| pun |
a humorous play on words based on two words that are close in sound but different in meaning. |
| reconstruction |
the act or result of rebuilding or remaking. |