Trust Glossary

By Monica Barry · Edited by Sierra Moore · Last reviewed January 20, 2023

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Written by Monica Barry

Venerable

Acclaimed, respected

Protege

Follower, student

Seminal

Major, formative

Hiatus

Interval, break

Incumbent

Essential, mandatory

Punitive

Disciplinary, corrective

Evanescent

Momentary

Instigate

Begin, initiate

Ruminated

Considered, contemplated

Solvent

Secured

Lurid

Intense, vivid

Obdurate

Headstrong, stubborn

Astute

Intelligent, sharp

Exonerated

Cleared, absolved

Frugal

Economical, careful

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