| abrade |
to rub away by friction; erode. |
| credo |
any formulation of belief, especially a religious one. |
| dissolution |
the annulment or severance of a bond or tie, especially a formal or contractual connection. |
| euphony |
a pleasing, harmonious quality of sounds, especially words. |
| facet |
one of the small, flat, polished surfaces of a cut gem. |
| foreseeable |
capable of being anticipated or predicted. |
| incriminate |
to show involvement in a crime. |
| infatuation |
the condition of being deprived of judgment by an irrational or foolish attachment to someone or something. |
| lucid |
easy to understand; articulate; clear. |
| motif |
a distinct formal unit such as a design, theme, or musical phrase that may repeat in, dominate, characterize, or be a prominent feature of an aesthetic or decorative work. |
| recommence |
to begin or start again. |
| risqué |
very close to indecency or indelicacy; sexually suggestive; racy. |
| scrimmage |
a vigorous struggle; scuffle. |
| stratagem |
a plan or trick to deceive, surprise, or outwit an opponent, especially as a military maneuver. |
| undaunted |
not discouraged; not giving up even though something is difficult or frightening. |