| embody |
to put in a form that can be seen; make real. |
| erudition |
a high level of scholarly knowledge; learnedness. |
| gaseous |
in the form of or resembling a gas. |
| imprecise |
not exact, accurate, or well-defined; vague. |
| interlude |
a pause, space, or event that intervenes; interval. |
| nepotism |
favoritism shown to a near relative, as in preferential hiring or patronage. |
| nurture |
to care for and encourage the growth and development of (a living thing). |
| proxy |
a person who is authorized to act for or on behalf of another, especially as a voter; substitute. |
| raconteur |
one who is talented in storytelling. |
| recommence |
to begin or start again. |
| retaliate |
to strike back; take revenge. |
| revivalist |
suited to or aimed at the purpose of bringing back former beliefs, ideas, or practices. |
| sally |
a sudden forward attack or rush from a defensive position by a military force. |
| supersede |
to take over the position or influence of; replace. |
| venerate |
to treat or regard with great respect, honor, or reverence. |