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society (noun): community, the relationship among individuals living or working in a common area, companionship

Sometimes what is best for a society is not always good for an individual living in that society.

solitary (adjective): being alone

There was a solitary bather on the beach.

isolate (verb): to separate from others, to place something by itself

The sick cat was isolated from the other animals.

solve (verb): to find an answer

The professor asked the student to solve the problem and show her answer on the board.

absolute (adjective): complete, unrestricted, perfect

The babysitter has absolute authority over the children while their parents are away.

soluble (adjective): able to disperse in liquid

Sugar is soluble in water.

spectator (noun): a person who watches or observes

There were over a thousand spectators at the local baseball game.

despise (verb): to hate, tolook down on

Marguerite despises people who are cruel to animals.

auspicicious (adjective): favorable

The thousand dollar donation made for an auspicious beginning.

espionage (noun): using spies or observers

Espionage is often depicted in mystery movies and novels.

respiration (noun): breathing

Respiration becomes increasingly difficult the higher one climbs.

inspire (verb): to stimulate, to fill with a feeling or desire

Students are often inspired by their teachers.

stature (noun): height of a body, importance of position

I'm reluctant to say she was short, but she was of rather small stature.

establish (verb): to found, to start, to make firm

Southampton College was established in 1963.

stance (noun): a way of standing, a position, an attitude

A person's stance is very important in the games of golf and baseball.

restrain (verb): to hold back, to prevent from doing

The dog was restrained by the trainer's grip on its leash.

constrict (verb): to squeeze, to make narrow

Marvin felt constricted by the suit and tie he wore to the meeting.

stringent (adjective): strict, tight, severe

There are stringent rules and regulations one must follow when operating a child care center.

prestige (noun): respect for a person or a thing

There is a lot of prestige associated with occupying a political position.

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Buxone Out Of The Box September 13, 2017