| cite |
to use the words of someone else; quote. |
| connotation |
a secondary meaning or implication of a word or expression, in addition to its primary meaning. |
| discontinuous |
interrupted or intermittent; not without pause or break. |
| dossier |
a set of papers or documents that provide detailed information on a particular person or subject. |
| egregious |
remarkably bad; flagrant; glaring. |
| ephemeral |
lasting for only a short period. |
| estrange |
to cause (someone) to change from friendly and sympathetic to hostile or indifferent; alienate. |
| fluctuate |
to vary or change irregularly; rise and fall. |
| malice |
the wish to harm others; ill will. |
| onslaught |
a forceful, often sudden, offensive maneuver; attack. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| preoccupy |
to absorb the entire time or attention of. |
| rediscover |
to begin experiencing again; find again; regain. |
| segregate |
to separate or place apart from others. |
| stockpile |
a supply of items accumulated and maintained for future use. |