| absolve |
to free from consequences, blame, or guilt. |
| agility |
the ability to move or think easily and quickly. |
| annals |
a chronological record of events, usually year by year. |
| avuncular |
of, concerning, or like an uncle; kind; benevolent. |
| cathartic |
of or pertaining to a cleansing emotional release. |
| cognate |
having a common origin, as languages. |
| conservatism |
a general preference for the traditional; disinclination to change. |
| contiguous |
in contact; touching; adjoining. |
| dignitary |
one who holds a high office or rank. |
| dupe |
a gullible person; one who can be readily misled or fooled. |
| entail |
to call for or bring about as a necessary accompaniment; necessarily involve. |
| instrumental |
serving as an agent or partial cause. |
| patronage |
the financial or other support given to a business establishment by its customers or clients. |
| spate |
a sudden rush, outpouring, or flood. |
| unguided |
without someone to lead or escort. |