| affiliate |
to join as a member or smaller branch of (usually followed by "with"). |
| cathartic |
of or pertaining to a cleansing emotional release. |
| compatriot |
a fellow citizen. |
| concomitant |
existing or happening at the same time as something else, especially as the less important thing or event; accompanying; attendant. |
| dissuade |
to urge or convince not to do something. |
| docile |
obedient and easy to manage. |
| epitaph |
on a gravestone or tomb, an inscription commemorating the dead person. |
| leaven |
to produce fermentation in (dough or batter), consequently causing the dough or batter to rise in the process of baking. |
| militant |
aggressive or combative in attitude or actions, especially in defense of a cause. |
| partisan |
devoted to or favoring a particular cause, group, political party, or the like. |
| patrician |
of, concerning, or belonging to an aristocratic class. |
| quota |
the part or share of something that is due to a person or group. |
| respite |
a period of rest, especially from something difficult or unpleasant. |
| spate |
a sudden rush, outpouring, or flood. |
| undercut |
to act so as to lessen the effectiveness or influence of; undermine or thwart. |