| carat |
a unit of weight for diamonds and other gems, equal to one-fifth of a gram. |
| chaff |
the husks separated from grain by threshing. |
| commendation |
something, especially an award, that confers honor or distinction. |
| discharge |
to shoot or fire off. |
| enumeration |
the act or process of naming or listing one by one. |
| interfere |
to block or get in the way (usually followed by "with"). |
| intrigue |
to draw the strong interest of; puzzle; fascinate. |
| modify |
to change in some way; alter. |
| ordain |
to admit to the clergy as a priest, minister, or rabbi in a formal ceremony. |
| ornamental |
of or pertaining to decoration; decorative. |
| rational |
based on sound reasoning; sensible. |
| region |
a large space or area. |
| surplus |
the amount that goes beyond what is needed or required; an extra amount. |
| tantalize |
to tease or torment with the sight or prospect of something desirable but unattainable. |
| testify |
to state or affirm as fact or truth, especially under oath. |