| adhere |
to stick or cling firmly (usually followed by "to"). |
| appropriation |
the act of taking something as one's own, often without permission. |
| avenger |
one who inflicts suffering in order to punish or gain retribution for a wrong. |
| constructive |
serving to make better or more clear; helpful. |
| disposition |
a person's usual mood or attitude. |
| fracture |
a break or crack. |
| mechanism |
the working or moving part or process that causes a result. |
| mitigate |
to lessen the force, severity, or impact of. |
| oral |
spoken, rather than written; carried out by speaking. |
| revelation |
the act of revealing. |
| self-deprecation |
the act of belittling or disparaging oneself. |
| stench |
an unpleasant or foul odor; stink. |
| taper |
to narrow. |
| widespread |
happening or scattered over a large area. |
| zeal |
great enthusiasm for a person or cause. |