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| Explanation of affiliate (verb) to connect; to associate with; to accept as a member Sample of affiliate The hiking club affiliated with the bird-watching club.
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| Explanation of facsimile (noun) copy; reproduction; replica Sample of facsimile The facsimile of the elaborate painting was indistinguishable from the original.
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| Explanation of pecuniary (adjective) pertaining to money; financial Sample of pecuniary The retiring employee was delighted when he received a pecuniary gift.
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| Explanation of lunge (verb) to move suddenly Sample of lunge The owl will lunge at its prey in order to take it off guard.
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| Explanation of decadence (noun) decline in morals or art; decay; deterioration; falling into corruption Sample of decadence Some believe the decadence of Nero's rule led to the fall of the empire.
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| Explanation of predecessor (noun) person who has occupied an office before another; ancestor Sample of predecessor Although her predecessor did not accomplish any goals that would help the poor, the new mayor was confident that she could finally help those in need.
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| Explanation of abjure (verb) to give up Sample of abjure The losing team may abjure to the team that is winning.
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| Explanation of disdain (noun) intense dislike; scorn; contempt Sample of disdain She showed great disdain toward anyone who did not agree with her.
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| Explanation of phenomenon (noun) exceptional person; unusual occurrence Sample of phenomenon Not for nothing do they call Yankee Stadium "The House that Ruth Built"-the Babe was a phenomenon. The northern lights are a rare phenomenon for those not living near the Arctic Circle.
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| Explanation of munificent (adjective) giving generously; lavish Sample of munificent The civic group made a munificent donation to the homeless shelter.
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