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| amnesia | n. 1. A loss of memory, usually caused by shock or injury. 2. A gap in one's memory. |
| appease | v. 1. to bring to a state of peace and quiet. 2. To pacify an adversary, often by making concessions. |
| attrition | n. 1. A gradual reduction in numbers or loss of strength. 2. A weakening resulting from pressure or harassment. |
| debacle | n. A sudden collapse, downfall, or failure. |
| defoliate | v. To strip a plant of leaves, thereby damaging or destroying it. |
| equestrian | adj. Having to do with horseback riding. n. One who rides on horseback |
| expunge | v. To obliterate or erase completely. |
| hackneyed | adj. Commonplace; trite; lacking forcing or significance because of overuse. |
| opprobrium | n. Scornful treatment or contempt, especially as a result of disgraceful behavior. |
| proviso | n. A statement that makes a condition, qualification, or restriction. |
| sully | v. To soil, tarnish, or besmirch |
| tactile | adj. Relating to or perceptible by the sense of touch. |
| upbraid | v. To scold or criticize severly; to find fault with. |
| verdant | adj. Green with vegetation; covered with green plants |
| vertex | n. The point opposite and farthest from the base; summit. |
