| aura |
the subtle emanation of a quality or condition of someone or something. |
| capitulate |
to surrender or acquiesce. |
| deficit |
The amount by which something is less than what is needed. A deficit of money is caused by spending more than has been taken in. |
| deprave |
to change for the worse, especially morally; corrupt; pervert. |
| efficacy |
the ability to produce desired results; effectiveness. |
| hone |
to make more effective or adept; perfect. |
| impasse |
a situation that allows no escape or solution; stalemate. |
| jingoism |
aggressive nationalism and patriotism, especially as directed against foreign countries. |
| ornamentation |
decoration; embellishment. |
| preemptive |
of or relating to a strike or attack such as a bid in bridge or a military attack, made in anticipation of or to prevent an opposing strike. |
| preponderance |
superiority in amount, strength, significance, weight, or the like. |
| quota |
the part or share of something that is due to a person or group. |
| sate |
to fill to excess, especially with food; glut. |
| scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |
| utilitarian |
of, concerning, or aiming at usefulness. |