| abdicate |
to officially give up a position of power or a right. |
| cognate |
having a common origin, as languages. |
| depict |
to show, describe, or portray in a painting, sculpture, or written work. |
| detonate |
to explode or cause to explode. |
| empathy |
identification with or sharing of another's feelings, situation, or attitudes. |
| inhibit |
to hold back, restrain, prevent, or tend to do so. |
| paragon |
a model of excellence or of a particular admirable quality. |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| potable |
fit for drinking. |
| presentiment |
an intuition or sense of something about to happen; foreboding. |
| progression |
the act of moving forward or onward. |
| scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |
| sojourn |
to live for a short time in a place; stay temporarily. |
| spar2 |
to make boxing movements without hitting hard, as for practice or in fun. |
| vibrant |
full of energy, life, or constant activity. |