| avocation |
a secondary occupation, usually one pursued for recreation; hobby. |
| bland |
without interest, spirit, or excitement; dull; indifferent. |
| circumscribe |
to keep within bounds; confine; restrict. |
| disperse |
to drive away in all directions; scatter. |
| electrify |
to shock, startle, or excite. |
| fallible |
capable of making mistakes; liable to error. |
| ineffectual |
incapable of acting effectively. |
| interplay |
the action or influence of two or more things on each other; reciprocal effect. |
| parsimony |
excessive unwillingness to spend money or use resources; stinginess. |
| partake |
to take part; participate (usually followed by "in"). |
| propitious |
offering favorable circumstances or conditions; opportune; promising. |
| retribution |
repayment for one's actions, especially punishment for evil. |
| tout |
to publicize flatteringly and boastfully. |
| venerable |
deserving honor, respect, or reverence because of advanced age, noble character, or dignified position. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |