(oo-blee-ET)
noun
A dungeon with an opening only at the top.
(From the French for “to forget.”)
(res-uh-PROS-i-tee)
noun
1. a reciprocal state or relation.
2. reciprocation; mutual exchange.
3.the relation or policy in commercial dealings between countries by which corresponding advantages or privileges are granted by each country to the citizens of the other.
(ver-uh-si-MIL-i-tood)
noun
1. the appearance or semblance of truth; likelihood; probability.
2. something, as an assertion, having merely the appearance of truth.
(hi-JEM-uh-nee)
noun
1. leadership or predominant influence exercised by one nation over others
2. the social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by a dominant group
(ob-FUH-skayt)
verb
1. To confuse, bewilder or stupefy.
2. To make obscure or unclear.
3. To darken.
(ke-PI-che-layt)
verb
1. To surrender, often after a negotiation of terms.
2. To cease resisting.
(SAHY-nuh-shoor)
noun
1. Something that strongly attracts attention by its brilliance or interest.
2. Something serving for guidance or direction.
(ROO-bi-kon)
noun
1. A river in northern Italy flowing east into the Adriatic. In crossing this ancient boundary between Cisalpine Gaul and Italy, to march against Pompey in 49 BC, Julius Caesar made a major military commitment.
idiom
2. Across or pass the Rubicon: to take a decisive, irrevocable step.
(puh-LEM-ik)
noun
1. A controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.
2. A person who argues in opposition to another; controversialist.
(EN-mi-tee)
noun
1. A feeling or condition of hostility; animosity; antagonism.
2. Typically mutual hatred or ill will.