| depression |
a state of deep sadness or hopelessness that can persist for months or years and is not necessarily triggered by any particular external events. |
| duplicate |
something that is an exact copy of something else. |
| excavate |
to make a hole or hollow place in by digging. |
| forte1 |
a strong or exceptional point, such as a talent or skill. |
| levee |
an embankment built to keep river water from flooding the land. |
| lubricate |
to coat or supply with grease, oil, or another slippery substance. |
| manuscript |
a piece of writing prepared by the author before it becomes a printed article or book. |
| notwithstanding |
in spite of; despite (sometimes used after its object rather than before). |
| occupant |
someone who lives or works in a place or fills a position. |
| pamphlet |
a thin book that has a paper cover, written to give information on some topic. |
| perceive |
to become aware of through the senses. |
| repeal |
to do away with or cancel officially. |
| slay |
to kill deliberately and violently. |
| status |
a person's position or rank compared with others. |
| stealth |
secretive, surreptitious, or covert movement or procedure; sneakiness; furtiveness. |