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relic

[rel-ik]

an object surviving from an earlier time, especially of historical interest

abgesang

[ab-guh-zong]

the concluding section in musical and poetic bar form

elusive

[ih-loo-siv]

eluding or failing to allow for or accommodate a clear perception or complete mental grasp; hard to express or define

unabashed

[uhn-uh-basht]

not ashamed, disconcerted, or apologetic; boldly certain of one's position

drowse

[drouz]

to be dull or sluggish

aqueous

[ey-kwee-uhs]

of, like, or containing water

echo

[ech-o]

a sound or event that repeats or imitates another, often heard after a delay.

allege

[uh-lej]

to assert without proof

gild

[g-ild]

to cover something with a thin layer of gold; also used metaphorically to enhance or embellish.

bolt

[bohlt]

a metal pin or fastener; to run away suddenly

blatant

[bleyt-nt]

brazenly obvious; flagrant

plaza

[plah-zuh]

a public square in a city or town.

mercurial

[mer-kyoor-ee-uhl]

changeable; volatile; fickle; flighty; erratic

abide

[ab-ide-ide]

to put up with

horizon

[hih-rai-zun]

the line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet.

entwine

[en-twyn]

to twist or coil something around another

vacuous

[vak-yoo-uhs]

without contents; empty

intellect

[in-tuh-lekt]

the ability to think and reason

pachyderm

[pak-i-durm]

a very large mammal with thick skin, especially an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus

servile

[se-rvi-ile]

subservient

mnemonic

[ni-mon-ik]

assisting or intended to assist the memory.

antisocial

[ant-is-ok-ial]

avoiding social interaction or behaving in a way that is harmful to society.

writhe

[rahyth]

to shrink mentally in discomfort or embarrassment.

vitiate

[vish-ee-eyt]

to corrupt and debase