| ameliorate |
to make better; improve. |
| cacophonous |
characterized by a discordant, sometimes unpleasant, mixture of sounds. |
| captivate |
to charm or fascinate, as by beauty or wit; enthrall. |
| compile |
to gather information together to form one written work. |
| ferment |
a state of upset or fast change. |
| fledgling |
a young bird that has just grown flight feathers or learned to fly. |
| forestall |
to prevent or hinder by taking action beforehand. |
| lenient |
not strict with rules; tolerant. |
| moderation |
the avoidance of excesses or extremes, especially in behavior. |
| modulate |
to vary the loudness, pitch, intensity, or tone of; especially soften or tone down. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| plethora |
an amount that is more than enough; overabundance. |
| resplendent |
full of splendor; radiant; shining. |
| stolid |
neither feeling nor showing much range of emotion; impassive. |
| undaunted |
not discouraged; not giving up even though something is difficult or frightening. |