This document defines 14 words: chaser, obscurely, imperceptible, autopsy, confidential, bountifully, detachment, rapture, draught, siren, phial, and Au revoir. Each definition is accompanied by an example sentence using the word. The document provides concise definitions and examples to illustrate the meaning and proper usage of each word.

1. “The Chaser”

2. chaser Definition A mild drink taken after hard liquor One who chases or pursues another Example The chaser to the love potion would be the poison—to get rid of the annoying lover.

3. obscurely Definition Not clearly or distinctly; difficult to see Example The path was marked obscurely and we soon became lost.

4. imperceptible Definition Impossible to see or detect Example The scratch in the bumper was almost imperceptible; I didn’t see it for three weeks.

5. autopsy Definition Examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death Example An autopsy is especially important when foul play is suspected in a death.

6. confidential Definition Showing trust or confidence in another Example My friend can be confidential with me; I would never reveal any of her secrets.

7. bountifully Definition Generously or abundantly Example The philanthropist could afford to donate bountifully to his favorite charity.

8. detachment Definition Objectivity or indifference Example Tara felt detachment upon hearing of her ex-boyfriend’s marriage; she was so over him.

9. rapture Definition Great joy or pleasure Example Ian feels rapture while reading a good book.

10. draught Definition Variation of the word “draft,” meaning a currant of air Example The house was cold; there must be a draught

11. siren Definition A seductive woman Example Alexandro feels no need to even look at sirens; he has a beautiful wife.

12. phial Definition A small bottle for liquids; a vial Example Some older women keep their perfume in a fancy phial.

13. Au revoir Definition A French phrase meaning “until we meet again” Example “Au revoir,” the French teacher called to her teacher at the end of the day.