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| annex (v.) | to add to, attach, to incorporate |
| annex (n.) | an attachment or addition |
| cleave | to cut or split open; to cling to |
| cordial (adj.) | in a friendly manner, hearty, cheery |
| cordial (n.) | a liqueur |
| cornerstone | 1. the starting point of a building; 2. a fundamental principle or element |
| debacle | an overwhelming defeat, rout; a complete collapse or failure |
| devitalize | to make weak or lifeless |
| embroil | 1. to involve in a conflict or difficulty; 2. to throw into confusion |
| exonerate | to clear from charge or accusation |
| glib | ready and fluent in speech; thoughtless, insincere |
| haphazard | by chance, not planned; lacking order |
| improvise | 1. to compose or perform without preparation; 2. to construct from available materials |
| incite | to rouse, stir up, urge on |
| influx | a coming in, inflow |
| pallor | an extreme or unnatural paleness |
| pedigree | 1. a list of ancestors, family tree; 2. the history or origins of something |
| precipitous | very steep |
| profuse | very abundant; given or flowing freely |
| reconcile | 1. to restore to friendship; 2. to settle; 3. to resign |
| shackle (v.) | to put into chains |
| shackle (n.) | a chain, fetter |
| threadbare | shabby, old and worn |