| affiliate |
to join as a member or smaller branch of (usually followed by "with"). |
| ambivalent |
of feelings and emotions, conflicting; pulling in opposite directions. |
| backfire |
to have results that are the opposite of what one wanted. |
| comely |
pleasing in appearance. |
| cordon |
a chain of guards or military stations forming a defense or containment line around an area. |
| echelon |
a level of authority or rank, as in an organization. |
| epilogue |
a short concluding section to a literary work, often summarizing what later becomes of the characters. |
| flamboyant |
exceptionally showy or dashing in one's speech, manner, or appearance. |
| harmonious |
characterized by agreement or accord. |
| immobile |
standing or holding still; not moving; motionless. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| propagate |
to reproduce (offspring) or cause to reproduce. |
| quip |
a short, humorous, clever, and often sarcastic utterance. |
| reconstitute |
to put together or form again. |
| regimen |
a regulated routine of therapy or exercise designed to promote health or fitness. |