| absolve |
to free from consequences, blame, or guilt. |
| chastise |
to punish, often corporally. |
| connotation |
a secondary meaning or implication of a word or expression, in addition to its primary meaning. |
| curriculum |
the courses offered at a school or in a particular area of study. |
| hone |
to make more effective or adept; perfect. |
| jollity |
the state or quality of being merry; gaiety. |
| maritime |
of or relating to sea ships or navigation of the sea. |
| maternity |
the state of being a mother; motherhood. |
| paean |
a song or hymn sung as an expression of praise. |
| reverent |
characterized by, showing, or feeling great respect and awe mingled with love. |
| rivulet |
a tiny stream or brook; trickle. |
| severance |
the act, process, or result of breaking off or separating. |
| treatise |
a detailed and formal written work, usually dealing systematically with a single theme or subject. |
| unhinge |
to cause to become confused, unbalanced, or deeply disturbed. |
| vanquish |
to subdue or defeat by or as if by greater force; conquer; overcome. |