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vindicate

[vin-di-keyt]

to clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like

precipitate

[pri-sip-i-teyt]

headlong

execrable

[ek-si-kruh-buhl ]

utterly detestable; abominable; abhorrent

hesperidium

[hes-puh-rid-ee-uhm]

the fruit of a citrus plant

disparate

[dis-per-it]

distinct in kind; essentially different; dissimilar

kapellmeister

[kah-pel-mahy-ster]

the leader or conductor of an orchestra or choir

virulent

[vir-yuh-luhnt, vir-uh-]

actively poisonous; intensely noxious

banausic

[buh-naw-sik]

serving utilitarian purposes only; mechanical; practical

abridge

[uh-brij]

to reduce or lessen in duration, scope, authority, etc.

exoneration

[ig-zon-uh-rey-shuhn]

the act of clearing someone of blame or of an accusation or criminal charge

sigil

[sij-il]

a pictorial symbol used in ritualistic magic and supposed to have supernatural power

limivorous

[lahy-miv-er-uhs]

of or relating to animals, usually worms or bivalves, that ingest earth or mud to extract the organic matter from it

elide

[ih-lahyd]

to suppress or omit; ignore or pass over

alabaster

[al-uh-bas-ter]

a finely granular variety of gypsum, often white and translucent, used for ornamental objects or work, such as lamp bases, figurines, etc.

respite

[res-pit]

a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief

vituperate

[vahy-too-puh-reyt]

to use or address with harsh or abusive language; revile

obviate

[ob-vee-eyt]

to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary

petty

[pet-ee]

of little or no importance or consequence

deprecate

[dep-ri-keyt]

to express earnest disapproval of

vocational

[voh-key-shuh-nl]

of, relating to, or connected with a vocation or occupation

repine

[ri-pahyn]

to be fretfully discontented; fret; complain

crwth

[krooth]

ancient Celtic instrument that is similar to a violin

perambulate

[per-am-byuh-leyt]

to walk through or over; travel through; traverse

imperious

[im-peer-ee-uhs]

domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing