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disband Pronunciation: ⁄ dɪsˈband ⁄ verb ·               (with reference to an organized group) break up or cause to break up: [no object]:the unit was scheduled to disband[with object]:from today the choir shall be disbanded

abate Pronunciation: ⁄ əˈbeɪt ⁄ verb [no object] ·               (of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread: the storm suddenly abated ·      [with object]  make (something) less intense: nothing abated his crusading zeal ·      [with object]   Law  reduce or remove (a nuisance): this action would not have been sufficient to abate the odour nuisance

inseminate Pronunciation: ⁄ ɪnˈsɛmɪneɪt ⁄ verb [with object] ·               introduce semen into (a woman or a female animal) by natural or artificial means: the mares are inseminated when they are at their most receptivethe widow was inseminated using the frozen sperm of her husband

diocese Pronunciation: ⁄ ˈdʌɪəsɪs ⁄ noun   (plural dioceses /ˈdʌɪəsiːz, -siːzɪz/) ·               a district under the pastoral care of a bishop in the Christian Church.

liturgical Pronunciation: ⁄ lɪˈtəːdʒɪk(ə)l ⁄ adjective ·               relating to liturgy or public worship.

perturb Pronunciation: ⁄ pəˈtəːb ⁄ verb [with object] ·               1 make (someone) anxious or unsettled: they were perturbed by her capricious behaviour [with object and clause]:he was perturbed that his bleeper wouldn’t work ·               2 subject (a system, moving object, or process) to an influence tending to alter its normal or regular state or path: nuclear weapons could be used to perturb the orbit of an asteroid

debunk Pronunciation: ⁄ diːˈbʌŋk ⁄ verb [with object] ·               expose the falseness or hollowness of (an idea or belief): she debunks all the usual rubbish about acting ·      reduce the inflated reputation of (someone): comedy takes delight in debunking heroes

percolate Pronunciation: ⁄ ˈpəːkəleɪt ⁄ verb ·               1  [no object, with adverbial of direction]  (of a liquid or gas) filter gradually through a porous surface or substance: the water percolating through the soil may leach out minerals ·      spread gradually through an area or group of people: continental ideas on art, science, and architecture percolated from Venice to London ·               2  [no object]  (of coffee) be prepared in a percolator: he put some coffee on to percolate ·      [with object]  prepare (coffee) in a percolator:   (as adjective percolated ) freshly percolated coffee ·      [no object]   US  be or become full of lively activity or excitement: the night was percolating with an expectant energy

incarnation Pronunciation: ⁄ ɪnkɑːˈneɪʃ(ə)n ⁄ noun ·               1 a person who embodies in the flesh a deity, spirit, or quality: Rama was Vishnu’s incarnation on earthBeethoven was an incarnation of artistic genius ·      (the Incarnation)  (in Christian theology) the embodiment of God the Son in human flesh as Jesus Christ. ·               2 (with reference to reincarnation) each of a series of earthly lifetimes: in my next incarnation, I’d like to be the Minister of Fun ·      the form taken by a person or thing during an incarnation: in a previous journalistic incarnation, I worked at Westminsterthe pub has gone through several incarnations

conversant Pronunciation: ⁄ kənˈvəːs(ə)nt ⁄ adjective [predic.] ·               familiar with or knowledgeable about something: you need someone who is  conversant with  the new technology

inflict Pronunciation: ⁄ ɪnˈflɪkt ⁄ verb [with object] ·               cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something: they  inflicted  serious injuries  on  three other men ·      ( inflict something on )  impose something unwelcome on: she is wrong to inflict her beliefs on everyone else

muddle Pronunciation: ⁄ ˈmʌd(ə)l ⁄ verb [with object] ·               1 bring into a disordered or confusing state: they were  muddling up  the cards ·      confuse (a person or their thoughts): Paul was hopelessly muddled by the rates of exchange ·      [no object, with adverbial]  busy oneself in an aimless or ineffective way: he was muddling about in the kitchen ·               2 mix (a drink) or stir (an ingredient) into a drink. noun [usually in singular] ·               an untidy and disorganized state or collection: the finances were  in a muddle [mass noun]:she was able to cut through confusion and muddle ·      a mistake arising from or resulting in confusion: a bureaucratic muddle

animosity Pronunciation: ⁄ ˌanɪˈmɒsɪti ⁄ noun   (plural animosities) [mass noun] ·               strong hostility: he no longer felt any  animosity towards  her

divisive Pronunciation: ⁄ dɪˈvʌɪsɪv ⁄ adjective ·               tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people: the highly divisive issue of abortion

interlude Pronunciation: ⁄ ˈɪntəl(j)uːd ⁄ noun ·               1 an intervening period of time; an interval: enjoying a lunchtime interlude ·      a pause between the acts of a play. ·               2 a thing occurring or done during an interval. ·      something performed during a theatre interval: an orchestral interlude ·      a piece of music played between other pieces or between the verses of a hymn: short instrumental interludes between songs ·      a temporary amusement or diversion that contrasts with what goes before or after: the romantic interlude palled rapidly once he was back in town