| abstraction |
the act of removing or separating. |
| absurdity |
the condition or quality of being absurd, of being completely contrary to logic or the normal order of things. |
| adjoin |
to be next to; border on. |
| circumscribe |
to keep within bounds; confine; restrict. |
| dossier |
a set of papers or documents that provide detailed information on a particular person or subject. |
| intrusion |
the act of entering or thrusting oneself in when not invited or welcomed. |
| lackluster |
without brilliance or vitality; dull. |
| opprobrium |
a condition of disgrace or shame; ignominy. |
| reclaim |
to recover the use of (land areas) by draining, hydrating, or otherwise reconditioning so that the land can be used for agriculture or other purposes. |
| sinuous |
having many curves or turns. |
| stint |
to refrain from spending; to be sparing or frugal. |
| vacuous |
characterized by lack of intelligence or serious intent; devoid of ideas or emotion. |
| vogue |
a popular fashion or style. |
| waiver |
the intentional relinquishing of a right, claim, or privilege, or a suspension of an existing rule or policy. |
| wend |
to go along or proceed on (one's way). |