| correspond |
to write letters. |
| deprecate |
to disparage or treat as having small value; depreciate. |
| forte1 |
a strong or exceptional point, such as a talent or skill. |
| intellectual |
of or having to do with the intellect. |
| lavish |
to give or spend a large amount or without limit. |
| maim |
to hurt badly by destroying a part of the body or making it useless. |
| motivation |
the condition of being driven or moved to do something by an idea, feeling, or desire. |
| notwithstanding |
in spite of; despite (sometimes used after its object rather than before). |
| persuasion |
the act of convincing someone to believe something or do something. |
| resolution |
strong purpose or determination. |
| significant |
being or causing something of importance. |
| theory |
a reasonable, widely accepted explanation for why something happens. |
| toll2 |
a charge for using a bridge or a road. |
| treachery |
a breaking of faith or loyalty; betrayal. |
| trivial |
not valuable or important; insignificant. |