| affix |
to attach or join physically (usually used with "to"). |
| autopsy |
a medical examination of a dead body to find the cause of death. |
| cerebral |
characterized by intellect or reason. |
| connotation |
a secondary meaning or implication of a word or expression, in addition to its primary meaning. |
| discrete |
separate and distinct. |
| exemplify |
to serve as an illustration of. |
| gubernatorial |
of or pertaining to the office of governor or to a governor. |
| nuance |
a subtle quality or difference in tone, meaning, color, or the like; shade. |
| obsession |
that which preoccupies one's mind or emotions excessively or abnormally. |
| ogle |
to look or stare at (someone) in a lustful or flirtatious manner. |
| parity |
equality in amount, status, strength, or the like. |
| patina |
a greenish, brownish, or reddish crust or film produced by oxidation on the surface of old metals such as bronze and copper. |
| prelude |
an introductory event or act; preface; preliminary. |
| servile |
very submissive to another's authority; slavish. |
| vogue |
a popular fashion or style. |