| abnegation |
the act of relinquishing or abandoning, as a right, role, or good. |
| belated |
too late; tardy. |
| crony |
a close friend or ally (often used pejoratively). |
| exuberance |
the condition or quality of being vigorously happy or high-spirited. |
| leaven |
to produce fermentation in (dough or batter), consequently causing the dough or batter to rise in the process of baking. |
| liberality |
an attitude of tolerance and respect for individual differences. |
| meander |
to wind back and forth. |
| mimicry |
an act, instance, or the art of imitating or copying the speech, behavior, or expressions of others. |
| nomenclature |
a specialized system or set of names and terms used in a particular science, art, or other field of study or training. |
| notation |
a system of signs used to stand for numbers, words, or musical notes. |
| parameter |
any of a set of specifications or limits, the value or variations of which determine the form or behavior of something. |
| quip |
a short, humorous, clever, and often sarcastic utterance. |
| rile |
to make angry; irritate or annoy. |
| shamble |
to walk slowly, unsteadily, or awkwardly. |
| undercut |
to act so as to lessen the effectiveness or influence of; undermine or thwart. |