Vocabulary Words
adjective, noun
(grammar) A clause using existential "there" with a verb other than a form of "be", as in "There followed a brief silence". (+1 more)
plume
C2noun, verb
(by extension) To congratulate (oneself) proudly, especially concerning something unimportant or when taking credit for another person's effort (+16 more)
reconcile
C2verb
To make the net difference in credits and debits of a financial account agree with the balance. (+3 more)
noun
A Roman Catholic sacrament involving contrition, confession, punishment and absolution (+5 more)
conciliation
C2noun
A form of alternative dispute resolution, similar to but less formal than mediation, in which the parties bring their dispute to a neutral third party, who helps lower tensions, improve communications and explore possible solutions. (+2 more)
adjective, noun
A prejudice that prevents rational consideration of an issue. (+2 more)
baroque
C2adjective
Chiseled from stone, or shaped from wood, in a garish, crooked, twisted, or slanted sort of way, grotesque. (+3 more)
spire
C2noun, verb
(of a seed, plant etc.) to sprout, to send forth the early shoots of growth (+17 more)
condone
C2verb
To allow, accept or permit (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked). (+2 more)