| archetype |
an original model or pattern from which others are made or copied. |
| comradeship |
friendship based on shared or group activities or interests. |
| designate |
to choose for a particular job or purpose. |
| entity |
anything that exists objectively and distinctly, whether nonliving or living; thing or being. |
| figurative |
not meant to be interpreted in a literal way; metaphorical. |
| generalize |
to come to a broad idea or rule about something after considering particular facts. |
| leer |
to give a sideways or nasty look or smile suggestive of malicious or sexual thoughts. |
| maternity |
the state of being a mother; motherhood. |
| obligatory |
required; compulsory. |
| overture |
an opening move to begin something. |
| palpitate |
of the heart, to pulsate rapidly; flutter; quiver. |
| perspicacity |
keenness of mental perception or grasp; astuteness. |
| proliferate |
to spread or increase quickly. |
| traduce |
to make malicious or false statements about; slander. |
| trenchant |
incisive or penetrating, as perception or wit. |