| abase |
to diminish (something of value) or to place (especially oneself) in a lower position than another or others; lower; demean. |
| amid |
among or surrounded by. |
| assurance |
a statement meant to give confidence. |
| bleak |
bare, cold, or not protected from the weather. |
| conjunction |
a word that connects other words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. "And," "while," and "because" are some conjunctions. |
| debris |
scattered pieces left after something has been destroyed. |
| definitive |
most reliable, complete, or authoritative. |
| dilemma |
a situation that requires a choice between two actions, neither of which will be a good solution. |
| eccentric |
not behaving or thinking in an ordinary or accepted way; odd; peculiar. |
| infuse |
to fill or inspire. |
| lexicon |
the set of terms used by an individual, a particular group, or a profession; vocabulary. |
| measly |
(informal) ridiculously inadequate or unsatisfactory; paltry. |
| pend |
to await judgment or decision. |
| plaintiff |
one who initiates a lawsuit against another. (Cf. defendant.) |
| posture |
the general position of or manner of holding the body. |