Glyptic

ˈɡliptik

Adjective

• Of or concerning carving or engraving.

Nuance

A nuance is a very small difference in something, such as color, tone, meaning, etc.

abject   adjective | AB-jekt

What It Means

Abject usually describes things that are extremely bad or severe. It can also describe something that feels or shows shame, or someone lacking courage or strength.

Apiary

noun 1. A place where bees are kept; a collection of beehives.

Meritorious is a formal adjective used to describe something that is deserving of honor, praise, or esteem.

Impunity, usually used in the phrase "with impunity," refers to exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss.

absolve

1. set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility

“the pardon absolved them of any crimes”

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Adumbrate

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verb	1. Report or represent in outline. 2. Foreshadow or symbolize. 3. Indicate faintly. 4. Overshadow.

1. The study and measurement of time. 2. The art of making clocks and watches.

zeal

1. great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective

vicissitude

PRONUNCIATION:

(vi-SIS-i-tood/tyood)

MEANING:

noun: A change in circumstances, typically one that is unwelcome.

Edification

• The instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually.

contentious

Contentious describes something that is likely to cause people to argue or disagree or that involves a lot of arguing. When used of a person, contentious describes someone likely or willing to argue.

Desiccation

ˌdesəˈkāSHən

Noun

• The removal of moisture from something.

Fecund

ˈfekənd

Adjective

• Producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile.

• (Of a woman or women) Capable of becoming pregnant and giving birth.