Glossary

Main Entry: av·a·rice
Pronunciation: av-(-)rs
Function: noun
: strong desire for riches : GREED

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Main Entry: cor·po·re·al
Pronunciation: kr-pr--l, -pr-
Function: adjective
: having, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body

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2 a : ¹FACE 1 b : an expression on the face; especially : a facial expression as a sign of mood, emotion, or character

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Main Entry: des·po·tism
Pronunciation: des-p-tiz-m
Function: noun
1 : rule by a despot : TYRANNY
2 : a state or a system of government in which the ruler has unlimited power

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Main Entry: en·dow·ment
Pronunciation: in-da-mnt

Function: noun

2 : a person's natural ability or talent

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Main Entry: en·nui
Pronunciation: än-w
Function: noun
: a lack of spirit, enthusiasm, or satisfaction : BOREDOM

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Main Entry: in·firm
Pronunciation: in-frm
Function: adjective
: weak or frail in body (as from age or disease)

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Main Entry: ¹ini·ti·ate
Pronunciation: in-ish--t
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing
Etymology: from Latin initiatus, past participle of initiare "to begin" --related to COMMENCE
1 : to set going : BEGIN <initiate a new policy>
2 : to instruct in the basics of something : INTRODUCE <initiate tourists into the local customs>
3 : to admit into membership by special ceremonies

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Main Entry: nom·i·nal
Pronunciation: näm-n-l, näm-nl
Function: adjective
1 : being such in name or form only <the nominal head of the party>
2 : very small : TRIFLING <a nominal price>

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