altruism (n)
/ˈaltruɪz(ə)m/
putting others first; being self-sacrificing
caldron/cauldron (n)
/ˈkɔːldr(ə)n/
- huge cooking pot
2. A situation characterized by instability and strong emotions
deplore (v)
/dɪˈplɔː/
regret
Feel or express strong condemnation of (something)
exculpate (v)
/ˈɛkskʌlpeɪt/
free someone from blame; pardon; acquit
Show or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing
illusory (adj)
/ɪˈluːs(ə)ri/
deceptive, false, misleading
Based on illusion; not real
acquit (v)
/əˈkwɪt/
- Free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty
- Conduct oneself or perform in a specified way
decipher (v)
/dɪˈsʌɪfə/
Convert (a text written in code, or a coded signal) into normal language
pesky (adj)
/ˈpɛski/
Causing trouble; annoying
prohibition (n)
/ˌprəʊhɪˈbɪʃ(ə)n/
The action of forbidding something, especially by law
articulation (n)
/ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
- The formation of clear and distinct sounds in speech
- Clarity in the production of successive notes (music)
- The state of being jointed
dusk
/dʌsk/
- (n) The darker stage of twilight
2. (v) Grow dark
indulge (v)
/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
- Allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of
2. Allow (someone) to enjoy something desired
