| abstraction |
the act of removing or separating. |
| backlash |
a strong reaction against some prior development, especially political or social change. |
| beguile |
to deceive or cheat by using guile. |
| bombast |
boastful, pompous, or otherwise overblown utterances. |
| complaisant |
eager or willing to please; amenable; obliging. |
| concentric |
of circles or spheres, having the same middle point. |
| depreciate |
to lower the cost or value of, especially of property for tax purposes, or of money. |
| implicate |
to involve or prove involvement of (someone or something) in an affair, situation, event, or series of events. |
| infinitesimal |
of a thing or quantity, too small to be measured or calculated. |
| insuperable |
not able to be conquered or overcome. |
| palpitate |
of the heart, to pulsate rapidly; flutter; quiver. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| plummet |
to fall sharply down, especially at high speed; plunge. |
| prodigy |
a person, especially a young one, of exceptional talent or ability. |
| prude |
someone who is extremely or overly concerned with modesty or proper conduct, speech, dress, or the like. |