prə vaI zo noun 1. a clause that stipulates a condition or restriction in a document, such as a legal agreement or contract. “The law enforcement proviso extends to law enforcement officers’…
caucus
kaw kəs noun a private meeting of leaders of a political party to choose candidates or determine policy, or such a group itself. The candidate chosen at the caucus was the one that…
consummate
adjective kan sə miht 1: perfect; complete. This consummate replica of the Mona Lisa rivals the original in its beauty. 2: supremely skilled. He was a consummate actor, sought after by the…
interregnum
In tər reg nəm noun 1. the interval between the end of one reign or regime and the start of another. 2. any period when a state is without a ruler or when the usual…
thrum
thruhm transitive verb 1. to play (a stringed instrument or a tune) by plucking, esp. idly or repetitiously. As he spoke, he thrummed his guitar. 2. to drum the fingers on. She…