Recent 12 Months Editorial Challenging Vocabulary

Commercial warehouses or storage buildings for goods and raw materials

In spite of that; however or nonetheless

Of little importance, trivial, or characterized by small-minded political point-scoring

Barely sufficient, very little, or inadequate in amount

A factor, power, or weight that balances or offsets another force

Glaringly noticeable, total, or flagrant

Being nothing more than what is specified, basic, or simple

Not supported, proved, or verified by factual evidence or scientific data

Conceded, accepted, or acknowledged a fact as true, often reluctantly

The process of weakening, softening, or reducing the strictness and force of a policy, rule, or standard

Given the courage, confidence, or boldness to act more aggressively or assertively

A possible future event, outcome, or development, especially an unfavorable one

An earlier event, decision, or action that serves as an authoritative guide or example for future similar situations

Inflicting, involving, or intended as a formal punishment or penalty

Loud, forceful, unyielding, or aggressively assertive in presenting a viewpoint or demand

To hold, exert, or exercise power, authority, or influence effectively

Relating to or resembling trees

People who are officially forced to join the armed forces (used here metaphorically for trees)

Therefore; consequently

Periods of a thousand years (plural of millennium)