| evenhanded |
fair and impartial in the treatment of others; equitable. |
| expunge |
to cross out or erase. |
| gratuitous |
given or done without sufficient reason or justification; unwarranted. |
| histrionic |
done in a theatrical, emotional, or affected manner; overly dramatic. |
| impetus |
something that urges or impels; a driving force. |
| mettle |
toughness of character; courage. |
| modulate |
to vary the loudness, pitch, intensity, or tone of; especially soften or tone down. |
| nurture |
to care for and encourage the growth and development of (a living thing). |
| paltry |
small, trifling, or worthless. |
| protuberance |
that which projects; bulge or bump. |
| redundant |
unnecessarily repetitive. |
| retentive |
having the ability to remember. |
| retroactive |
going into operation or effect as of a previous date, or in respect to past events or circumstances. |
| salient |
extremely noticeable or prominent; conspicuous; important. |
| salvageable |
able to be saved or rescued from damage or destruction. |