| analogous |
similar or corresponding in some particular manner. |
| enclave |
a small territory or country mostly or completely surrounded by another. |
| exigent |
requiring immediate attention; urgent or critical. |
| expunge |
to cross out or erase. |
| grievous |
causing emotional or physical suffering; painful. |
| humbug |
something without substance or meaning, such as an idea or argument; nonsense. |
| immobile |
standing or holding still; not moving; motionless. |
| inquisition |
an official inquiry, especially for the purpose of enforcing political, social, or religious conformity. |
| insecurity |
the condition or quality of having insufficient protection or not being safe. |
| misapprehension |
a failure to understand. |
| sear1 |
to burn or scorch the outside of. |
| spellbind |
to hold fascinated, as by magicl; enchant. |
| stigma |
a long-lasting mark or stain on one's character or reputation, especially of disgrace or reproach. |
| suffice |
to meet the needs, goals, or the like of; be adequate for. |
| uninformative |
conveying little or no knowledge or understanding. |