| divest |
to take rights or property away from; dispossess, especially by legal means. |
| emanate |
to come or send forth; issue or emit. |
| equanimity |
the quality of remaining calm, serene, or unruffled, especially under stress; composure. |
| fallacy |
a false or misleading idea or notion, especially one that is commonly held. |
| fleck |
a small patch of light or color. |
| impel |
to drive or incite to action. |
| irksome |
causing annoyance; bothersome or tiresome. |
| lucid |
easy to understand; articulate; clear. |
| menagerie |
a collection of usually wild or exotic animals, or the place where they are exhibited. |
| mimicry |
an act, instance, or the art of imitating or copying the speech, behavior, or expressions of others. |
| panache |
a confidently stylish, dashing, or flamboyant manner. |
| sedative |
causing tranquillity or calmness. |
| seedy |
unkempt or shabby. |
| upshot |
the most important issue, result, or conclusion. |
| winnow |
to sift through, or separate out the desired or worthwhile from the undesired or worthless part of, as by critical analysis. |