one that is not yet fully developed; sprout E.g. The first thing to be thought of is to pluck the disease in its bud, which is best done by injections.
cease
stop; terminate; put an end to; discontinue E.g. We must not only cease from the acts of sin, but we must get the vicious habits and inclinations weakened and destroyed.
concept
something formed in the mind; thought or notion E.g. The local chain concept is simple: identify your customer, cater to their tastes and once successful, expand within a neighborhood.
convention
social or moral custom; formal meeting of members, representatives, or delegates; agreement between states E.g. Moreover, following this convention is our friend's normal behavior when in such a mood.
ensemble
union of parts in a whole; a coordinated outfit or costume; a coordinated set of furniture E.g. It's hard to tell what color the Second Lady's ensemble is due to the lighting, but we're calling it a deep purple.
equal
having the same quantity, measure, or value as another; identical E.g. By combining their weight, China and Russia are making it clear: they have a voice of equal importance to the United States.
flare
sudden outburst of emotion; glare; shine; shine with sudden light E.g. The night sky began to flare with the massive bombardment.
fleeting
transient; brief; temporary; passing quickly E.g. Sometimes, for a fleeting moment, I thought I caught a glance, heard a tone, beheld a form, which announced the realization of my dream.