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mentally or physically infirm with age
The king is a doddering old fool, and his son is so love-struck that he is not fit to be ruler of a great nation.
a fine point of etiquette or petty formality
They must wait upon the paralytic father with proper punctilio.
gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
They ingratiate themselves with the Nationalists instead of supporting their own.
ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
the unvarnished candor of old people and children
the state of being contaminated
It won't taint (his memory). Leave it alone.
abandon one's beliefs or allegiances
The king's monitor laughed outright at this most awkward attempt of His Majesty to tergiversate.
put down by force or intimidation
The election was a rare moment where the mullahs were unable to repress dissent.
a state or atmosphere of harmony or mutual civility and respect
The reason that we and other countries have such rules is to respect comity between nations.
technical jargon from computing and other high-tech subjects
In the heart of this technological maze sat two men, absorbed in technobabble.
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activitie
The reason for his seeming invincibility lies in the clairvoyant powers of his sorceress sidekick, Cassandra.