| bate |
to moderate or control; restrain. |
| consist |
to be made up or formed (usually followed by "of"). |
| coup |
a brilliant and successful action or maneuver. |
| disdain |
an attitude or display of contempt; scorn. |
| embark |
to board a ship when beginning a trip. |
| empower |
to give legal rights or authority to. |
| endure |
to bear up under or function in spite of. |
| excel |
to do or perform better than others. |
| legislate |
to create a law or laws. |
| lure |
to attract with the promise of a reward. |
| mutilate |
to destroy by cutting or tearing off a necessary part. |
| precise |
clearly said or communicated. |
| segment |
one of the parts into which something is or can be separated. |
| simplify |
to make plainer, easier, or less complex. |
| valor |
boldness in facing danger; courage; bravery. |