| abase |
to diminish (something of value) or to place (especially oneself) in a lower position than another or others; lower; demean. |
| abound |
to be found in large numbers or amounts. |
| clause |
a group of words that has a subject and a verb. Clauses can be part or all of a sentence. |
| deteriorate |
to become less in value or quality; decline. |
| disposable |
meant to be thrown out after use. |
| foolproof |
always successful or effective. |
| homicide |
the act of killing another person; murder. |
| lament |
to mourn for or regret. |
| latency |
the state of being present but not yet apparent, developed, or operative. |
| lurid |
sensational; shocking or dramatic. |
| melancholy |
a feeling of sadness or depression. |
| obsolete |
no longer in use. |
| rant |
to speak or complain loudly and vehemently. |
| reduction |
the amount by which a thing has been lessened or reduced. |
| replication |
the repeating of an experiment under the original conditions. |