| abstraction |
the act of removing or separating. |
| captivate |
to charm or fascinate, as by beauty or wit; enthrall. |
| concoct |
to make by putting together a number of parts or ingredients. |
| disparage |
to depreciate or belittle, especially in speech. |
| lampoon |
an attack through ridicule, as in an essay, cartoon, or comedy; satire. |
| overbear |
to dominate or overwhelm; prevail over. |
| particularity |
precise or detailed character. |
| raconteur |
one who is talented in storytelling. |
| saturate |
to fill or soak completely. |
| savory1 |
having a pleasant taste or smell; appetizing. |
| singe |
to burn slightly on the surface, end, or edge. |
| solemnize |
to carry out the formalities of performance required by (an occasion). |
| stolid |
neither feeling nor showing much range of emotion; impassive. |
| stratagem |
a plan or trick to deceive, surprise, or outwit an opponent, especially as a military maneuver. |
| unassailable |
not open to attack, doubt, or denial. |