| amnesty |
a general pardon given by a government, especially for political offenses. |
| approximate |
nearly exact or correct. |
| clarify |
to make easier to understand; make clear. |
| dispose |
to place or arrange. |
| dissatisfy |
to fail to meet the expectations of; disappoint. |
| ignorant |
without knowledge or education. |
| impress |
to make a strong impact on (someone), especially a positive impact. |
| intrigue |
to draw the strong interest of; puzzle; fascinate. |
| leery |
suspicious or mistrustful; wary (usually followed by "of"). |
| opt |
to decide; choose (usually followed by "for" or an infinitive). |
| refined |
displaying qualities of good breeding or sensitivity of feeling or taste. |
| scoff |
to laugh at, mock, or criticize scornfully (often followed by "at"). |
| specialize |
to devote one's attentions to a specific pursuit or field of study. |
| tendency |
the fact of being likely to act in some way. |
| via |
traveling through; by way of. |