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The underlying framework or basic structure of an organization.
What is infrastructure?
A synonym for transitory (lasting a very short time).
What is ephemeral?
His (conflicted) feelings about the project left everyone unsure of his stance.
What is ambivalent?
This word comes from the German words for "education," "forming," and "novel."
What is Bildungsroman?
A word meaning to behave in a way that is proper or expected.
What is comport?
A word that means to relegate to an unimportant or powerless position.
What is marginalize?
A synonym for impetus (something that provokes change).
What is a catalyst?
The speaker's (unclear) explanation left the audience confused.
What is elusive?
This word comes from the Latin meaning "serving beneath."
What is subservient?
A word that means to make something seem new or strange in order to awaken the mind.
What is defamiliarize?
A word that refers to all future generations.
What is posterity?
An antonym of unequivocal (leaving no doubt).
Her (sympathy) note expressed sympathy for the loss of her friend's father.
What is condolence?
This word originates from the Greek word meaning "cleansing."
What is catharsis?
A word that means lacking in restraint, especially in relation to vices.
Dissolute
The power or authority to interpret and apply the law.
What is jurisdiction?
A synonym for outraged (showing anger due to something unjust).
What is indignant?
The student faced (carelessness) charges for failing to complete the necessary work.
What is negligence?
This word comes from the Latin word meaning "let him beware."
What is caveat?
A word meaning excessive or grasping in nature, especially in relation to greed.
What is rapacious?
This word refers to something having a strong or widespread impact.
What is seismic?
An antonym for vulnerable (susceptible to attack or harm).
What is impregnable?
The (brotherhood) of colleagues supported one another during the project.
What is fraternity?
This word comes from the Latin word meaning "to extinguish."
What is amortize?
A word that means to form a notion from scanty evidence.
What is surmise?