benign |
causing little or no harm. |
compunction |
uneasiness about the propriety or suitability of an action; qualm. |
demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
determinism |
the belief or teaching that every effect, including human thoughts and actions, is completely and predictably brought about by preceding causes and that, therefore, free will does not exist. |
disabuse |
to free (a person) from misconception or deception; set straight. |
glut |
a greater supply or amount than is needed. |
idiosyncrasy |
a characteristic of temperament, habit, or physical structure particular to a given individual or group; peculiarity. |
indurate |
to make hard in texture; harden. |
magnum opus |
a great work of art, literature, or music, especially a particular person's masterpiece. |
maladroit |
not skillful; clumsy; tactless. |
occlude |
to close or obstruct (a passage or opening, one's vision, or the like). |
opiate |
something that induces relaxation, calm, or stupor. |
pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
schadenfreude |
(often capitalized) pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. |
sere1 |
dried up or withered. |