the stopping of something by law
Many people risked their lives to fight for abolition of slavery.
ambiance
southern culture and ambiance
We like to eat at that restaurant because of its ambiance.
arduously
difficult
She had arduously climbed over the mountain.
aristocratic
a class of people who hold high social rank
The aristocratic family held parties that were attended by many dignitaries.
assumptions
a belief that something will happen,
The company made several wrong assumptions about the market and lost a lot of money.
chronological
of the order of events as they happen over time
The book gave a chronicle description of the events that led to war.
core
the center of anything
The core of the couple's problem is that they do not communicate effectively.
cynical
believing that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere
She is so cynical that she only thinks people volunteer because it makes them look good.
devastated
to destroy completely
After hearing about the accident, she was devastated to learn that her father was injured.
diction
the ability of a person to pronounce words clearly
It is important for politicians to have clear diction so that they can articulate their message.
disdained
to refuse because of the feeling that someone or something deserves no attention or respect
He wanted to quit his job because he disdained working with his boss.
elaborated
give more detail
The president elaborated on his religious beliefs.
evoke
elicit
The movie evoked a feeling of sadness in me.
grasp
to succeed in understanding something often complex
The chemistry concepts were very difficult for the student to grasp.
haunted
to think about continually and be bothered by continually
The memory of the kidnapping haunted the girl for years.
immersed
to become absorbed in
As a child, her mother immersed her in classical books.
inward
toward the inside
When faced with conflicts, most people do not look inward but point their fingers at others.
numerous
Many
Before she become famous, she had written numerous books that never got published.
regional
related to a region or geographical area
Her husband travels extensively because he is a regional director for a major computer company.
spearheaded
to lead something such as an attack or a course of action
She spearheaded a campaign to stop the alcohol company from coming into town.
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