| accost |
to confront and speak first to, often aggressively. |
| archives |
the body of records or information pertaining to an institution, organization, or historical figure. |
| confound |
to perplex or bewilder; confuse. |
| debit |
an amount of money taken out of or owed on an account, or the record of that amount. |
| dehumanize |
to deprive of individuality, spirit, or other human qualities; render routine or mechanical. |
| disconcert |
to upset the calm or self-assurance of; ruffle. |
| exhort |
to advise, urge, or incite with great seriousness. |
| fledgling |
a young bird that has just grown flight feathers or learned to fly. |
| loquacious |
given to talking much or excessively; garrulous. |
| panacea |
a remedy or solution for all diseases, ills, or difficulties; cure-all. |
| penitent |
feeling or showing sorrow or regret for having done wrong. |
| quell |
to overpower or suppress with force; put down; quash. |
| rebate |
a part of a payment that is returned. |
| redress |
compensation or reparation; amends. |
| voluminous |
having or characterized by great size or quantity. |