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absolve

To clear of guilt, or to free from a promise or responsibility.

<p>To clear of guilt, or to free from a promise or responsibility.</p>
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adumbrate

1. To foreshadow in an indirect way. 2. To outline in a sketchy way; to partially disclose.

<p>1. To foreshadow in an indirect way. 2. To outline in a sketchy way; to partially disclose.</p>
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apothegm

A short, instructive saying.

<p>A short, instructive saying.</p>
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aspersion

A defamatory expression; slander.

<p>A defamatory expression; slander.</p>
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coadjutor

One who works with another, usually in a subordinate position; an assistant.

<p>One who works with another, usually in a subordinate position; an assistant.</p>
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congenital

Existing at or dating from birth; being an essential characteristic.

<p>Existing at or dating from birth; being an essential characteristic.</p>
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élan

A lively spirit with a distinctive style.

<p>A lively spirit with a distinctive style.</p>
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germane

Pertinent and fitting.

<p>Pertinent and fitting.</p>
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hiatus

An interruption or gap in space, continuity, or time.

<p>An interruption or gap in space, continuity, or time.</p>
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immure

To confine within or as if within walls; to imprison.

<p>To confine within or as if within walls; to imprison.</p>
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ineluctable

Not to be avoided or changed; inevitable.

<p>Not to be avoided or changed; inevitable.</p>
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internecine

1. Marked by slaughter; mutually destructive. 2. Relating to conflict within a group.

<p>1. Marked by slaughter; mutually destructive. 2. Relating to conflict within a group.</p>
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invoke

1. To appeal to earnestly. 2. To cite in justification.

<p>1. To appeal to earnestly. 2. To cite in justification.</p>
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prototype

A person or thing that serves as an example of its kind; an original.

<p>A person or thing that serves as an example of its kind; an original.</p>
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quadrennial

1. Occurring every four years. 2. Lasting four years.

<p>1. Occurring every four years. 2. Lasting four years.</p>