| broach |
to suggest or mention for the first time; bring up. |
| bromide |
a bland or trite remark or idea. |
| cohere |
to lump, hold, or stick together. |
| depreciate |
to lower the cost or value of, especially of property for tax purposes, or of money. |
| ferocity |
the quality or state of being cruelly savage or fierce. |
| foreshadow |
to signal or indicate beforehand; presage; prefigure. |
| hedonist |
one who believes that pleasure-seeking should be the primary goal of humans. |
| imbue |
to inspire or permeate, as with an idea or emotion; deeply influence. |
| impregnable1 |
able to withstand any attack, as a fortress. |
| invigorate |
to fill with energy, strength, or life. |
| mortify |
to subject (someone) to extreme embarrassment, shame, or humiliation. |
| nondescript |
having no individual distinctiveness; lacking in notable features. |
| prevalent |
generally accepted; pervasive; widespread. |
| retentive |
having the ability to remember. |
| shackle |
a metal band or one of a pair of metal rings used to bind the wrist or ankle of a prisoner or animal. |