المفردات

· the state of being physically constrained

dogs should be kept under restraint

· a conference (usually with someone important)

he had a consultation with the judge

· rolled longitudinally upon itself

a convolute petal

· an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

diplomatic corps

· of the color of cream

creamy translucent pebbles

· capable of being believed

completely credible testimony

· a very small quantity of something

he gave only a crumb of information about his plans

· fall apart

the building crumbled after the explosion

· in accordance with convention or custom

sealed the deal with the customary handshake

· have a daydream; indulge in a fantasy

She looked out the window, daydreaming

· the act of beginning something new

they looked forward to the debut of their new product line

· present for the first time to the public

The band debuts a new song or two each month

· changing to a lower state (a less respected state)

· reduce the level of land, as by erosion

She tends to put down younger women colleagues

· an event that completely destroys something

the demolition of the huge tower was quite a spectacle

· show in, or as in, a picture

This scene depicts country life

· a state of extreme poverty

his loss of credibility led to his resignation

· withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

his abandonment of his wife and children left them penniless

· offensive to the mind

an abhorrent deed

· put into digital form, as for use in a computer

he bought a device to digitize the data

· lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

he was held in contempt

· remove or force out from a position

The dentist dislodged the piece of food that had been stuck under my gums

· in a cheerless manner

in August 1914, there was a dismally sentimental little dinner, when the French, German, Austrian and Belgian members of the committee drank together to the peace of the future

· lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

These news depressed her