| Absolve:
To acquit, free from blame.
"thou wilt absolve me from the deed." Latin ab- (from) and solvere (to loosen). |
| Ambulatory:
Mobile, also, pertaining to walking, as an ambulatory patient. Latin ambulare (to walk) |
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Bray:
Loud, Harsh
cry, as from a donkey. |
| Deferential:
Respectful; yielding to
someone else’s wishes or judgment; as, the student’s deferential
attitude towards his teacher. Latin de- (down) and ferre (to bring). |
| Extemporaneous:
Unrehearsed; off- hand;
as, an extemporaneous speech. Latin ex tempore (on the spur of the moment). |
| Intransigent:
Uncompromising; stubbornly
refusing to give up an outlook or position. ”The committee’s intransigent policy created problems.” Latin in- (not) and transigere (to come to an understanding). |
| Jib:
Projecting arm
of a crane. Also, triangular sail on a boat. Seventeenth century English |
| Moot:
Debatable; undecided. ”It
was a moot point; should they holiday in France or Italy?” Old English motian (to converse). |
| Orb: Globe
or sphere; as, the bright orb of the street light. Also, poetic
description of the eye. Latin orbis (ring). |
| Tarry:
To delay: linger. "We
tarry when we should move on." Middle English. |