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ISSUE 001 30 words

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  1. evasion
    the act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver
  2. transcend
    be greater in scope or size than some standard
  3. profound
    situated at or extending to great depth; too deep to have been sounded or plumbed
  4. palpable
    capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt
  5. offensive
    unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses
  6. anecdotal
    having the character of an anecdote
  7. debase
    corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones
  8. bridle
    headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
  9. unbridled
    not restrained or controlled
  10. intrinsic
    belonging to a thing by its very nature
  11. infringe
    advance beyond the usual limit
  12. folly
    the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
  13. nevertheless
    despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
  14. proliferation
    a rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in the number of deadly weapons)
  15. coercion
    using force to cause something to occur
  16. thwart
    hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
  17. propensity
    a natural inclination
  18. detract
    take away a part from; diminish
  19. coerce
    to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city"
  20. congenial
    suitable to your needs
  21. entice
    provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
  22. undermine
    destroy property or hinder normal operations
  23. feeble
    pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
  24. complacency
    the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
  25. utmost
    highest in extent or degree
  26. abstract
    existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment
  27. protagonist
    the principal character in a work of fiction
  28. apt
    being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
  29. homey
    having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
  30. acclaim
    enthusiastic approval