the use of ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or in order to mislead

to surrender unconditionally or on stipulated terms; to give up resistance.

slow; dull; apathetic; lethargic

the process of making consistent or compatible; as when someone becomes resigned to something not desired.

abnormal thinness caused by lack of nutrition or by disease

capable of being extended or shaped by hammering or by pressure from rollers; adaptable or tractable

theoretical principles of a subject or field of injury; philosophy

a form of government in which all power is vested in a few persons or in a dominant class or clique; government by the few.

to lower in dignity or estimation; bring into contempt

light up or illuminated;well-lighted

to lay flat, as on the ground; to overthrow, overcome, or reduce to helplessness; to reduce to physical weakness or exhaustion.

clear someone of blame or suspicion; prove to be right, reasonable or justified

succeeding to future generations collectively; all descendents of one person

destroy completely; put an end to

ashamed or embarrassed; disconcerted

having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others

lacking in consistency, constancy, or visible order, disconnected; fitful

the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.

outward behavior; conduct; facial appearance

to affect a tearful state: whine