Vocabulaires

To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.

An idea believed to be true without proof; an assumption or act of overconfidence.

Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.

Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.

an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

To act as if something is true when it is not.

A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.

A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.

Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.

A false reason given to hide the real purpose or motive.

Attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful.

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

the state or condition of being widespread or common

widespread or commonly occurring

to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer

To stop something from happening or arising.

the act of stopping something from happening

designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease

To stop something from happening or arising.

Existing or happening before the present time.

at an earlier time or before now

an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on

the amount of money expected, required, or given for something

extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price

The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.

to cause a slight stinging or tingling sensation on the skin

a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements

a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies

self-righteously moralistic and superior

stiffly formal and proper in appearance or behavior

belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group

a person whose job is printing books, newspapers, or other materials; a machine that prints documents

existing or coming before something in time or order

The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.

To designate or treat something as more important than other things.

Something that is regarded as more important than other things.

a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress

a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial

a person who is in prison

In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh.

the state of being free from public attention or intrusion

the process of transferring ownership of a business, industry, or service from the public sector to the private sector

having access to secret or private knowledge

A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.

having special advantages; favored; elite

A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

in a private way; not in public or not shared with others

a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school

A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.