| benevolent |
desiring to do good for others; generous. |
| conspirator |
a person who is involved in a plot with others to perform or a criminal or wrongful act. |
| debase |
to reduce in value, quality, esteem, or character. |
| modulate |
to vary the loudness, pitch, intensity, or tone of; especially soften or tone down. |
| omnivorous |
living on a diet of both plant and animal food. |
| paean |
a song or hymn sung as an expression of praise. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| paraphrase |
a restatement of a passage or text in somewhat different words so as to simplify, clarify, or amplify. |
| posterity |
all generations to come. |
| query |
a question. |
| quip |
a short, humorous, clever, and often sarcastic utterance. |
| rarefy |
to make less dense. |
| restitution |
the payment of money in order to compensate for damage, loss, or injury. |
| retinue |
a group of attendants or other employees who accompany a prominent person. |
| sequel |
what follows afterwards, such as the next event in a series, especially as it arises from previous events. |