Noun > Colony

(count) 1 a: an area that is controlled by or belongs to a country and is usually far away from it Massachusetts was one of the original 13 British colonies that later became the United States. a former French colony Read More …

Verb > Demean

To demean someone or something is to cause that person or thing to seem less important or worthy of respect. By refusing to condemn the unlawful actions of her supporters, the governor demeaned the office she was elected to hold.

Noun > Delicacy

1 : (count) : a food that people like to eat because it is special or rare The restaurant serves delicious sausages and other regional delicacies. 2 : (noncount) : the quality of being delicate: such as a : the Read More …

Noun > Jeopardy

Jeopardy is defined as “exposure to or imminence of death, loss, or injury”; it is synonymous with danger. In legal contexts, jeopardy refers specifically to the danger that an accused person is subjected to when on trial for a criminal Read More …

Adjective > Palpable

(more palpable; most palpable) formal obvious and noticeable I felt a palpable sense of relief. The attraction between them was palpable. There was a palpable excitement in the air as the town prepared for the festival.