| aerate |
to expose to the circulation or chemical action of air in order to ventilate or cleanse. |
| belligerence |
a very aggressive or hostile attitude; warlike nature. |
| bolster |
to give support with a cushion or pillow. |
| dovetail |
to fit together precisely or harmoniously. |
| epoch |
an important period in human history. |
| experimentation |
the act, process, or practice of running tests or trials. |
| infighting |
conflict or rivalry, often concealed, within an organization or group. |
| odium |
hatred, strong dislike, or repugnance. |
| perfunctory |
done quickly and as a matter of routine; performed without care. |
| reprimand |
a strong, usually formal statement of disapproval; rebuke. |
| sporadic |
occurring irregularly or in a thinly scattered manner in time or space. |
| superimpose |
to set or lay on top of or above something. |
| unconscionable |
not restrained or guided by a concern for what is right and just; unprincipled. |
| unseemly |
not in accord with accepted social standards; improper; indecorous. |
| veneer |
a superficial outward appearance or show. |