| dishevel |
to make (hair or clothing) untidy. |
| dissuade |
to urge or convince not to do something. |
| emboss |
to decorate the surface of with a raised design. |
| expiate |
to atone or make amends for (a sin, crime, offense, or the like). |
| gibberish |
written or spoken words that are unintelligible, needlessly obscure, or without coherent meaning. |
| hallowed |
considered sacred; venerated. |
| imbue |
to inspire or permeate, as with an idea or emotion; deeply influence. |
| perpendicular |
at a right angle to. |
| podium |
a raised platform, as for a speaker or orchestra conductor; dais. |
| quorum |
the number of members that an organization's rules require to attend a meeting in order for voting or other business to take place. |
| resurrect |
to restore to life or good standing; raise out of death or disrepute. |
| stint |
to refrain from spending; to be sparing or frugal. |
| sycophant |
one that flatters and fawns over superiors in order to get favors or advance his or her position; toady. |
| undercut |
to act so as to lessen the effectiveness or influence of; undermine or thwart. |
| unnoticed |
not seen, perceived, or discovered. |