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