Nouns
Define/explain: anecdote
a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
Define/explain: demean
cause a severe loss in the dignity of an respect for someone or something
Define/explain: critical
1) expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments
2) expressing or involving an analysis of the merits and faults of a work of literature, music, or art
3) involving the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment
4) (of a situation or problem) having the potential to become disastrous; at a point of crisis
Define/explain: dynamic
characterized by constant change, activity, or progress
Define/explain: minute (my-NOOT)
extremely small
Define/explain: compassion
concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others
Define/explain: omit
leave out of exclude (someone or something), either intentionally or forgetfully
Define/explain: eminent
famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession
Define/explain: predate
exist or occur at a date earlier than something
Define/explain: bear (verb)
endure an ordeal or difficulty
Define/explain: nostalgia
a sentimental longing or affection for the past
Define/explain: correlate
have a mutual relationship or connection
Define/explain: inevitable
certain to happen; unavoidable
Define/explain: rudimentary
1) involving or limited to basic principles
2) of or relating to an immature, undeveloped, or basic form
Define/explain: glaring
extremely obvious or conspicuous
Define/explain: trait
a distinguishing quality or characteristic
Define/explain: infer
deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from clear statements
Define/explain: proficient
competent or skilled in doing or using somthing
Define/explain: befall
(of something bad) happen to someone
Define/explain: solemn
formal and dignified; serious
Define/explain: eclipse
a loss of significance, power, or prominence in relation to another person or thing
Define/explain: burgeon
begin to grow in increase rapidly; flourish
Define/explain: incendiary
1) tending to stiry up conflict
2) designed to cause fires
Define/explain: latent
existing but not yet developed or obvious; hidden; concealed
Define/explain: dissoluble
able to be dissolved, loosened, or disconnected