| aggrandize |
to make, or cause to appear, grander in wealth, stature, power, or influence; exalt. |
| arbiter |
someone who has the authority to decide an issue or settle a dispute. |
| cessation |
a pausing or stopping; discontinuance. |
| covetous |
desiring that which belongs to another; wanting possessions; greedy. |
| encumbrance |
something or someone that hinders or burdens; impediment. |
| ferment |
a state of upset or fast change. |
| fissure |
a narrow crevice or other opening, especially one caused by splitting. |
| iota |
an extremely small amount. |
| liaison |
a communication link between groups or between parts of an organization, or a person or group that performs this function. |
| mimicry |
an act, instance, or the art of imitating or copying the speech, behavior, or expressions of others. |
| panache |
a confidently stylish, dashing, or flamboyant manner. |
| penitent |
feeling or showing sorrow or regret for having done wrong. |
| pirouette |
a ballet movement involving a rapid rotation of the body upon the toes or foot. |
| repository |
a container or place where things may be stored; storage unit or space. |
| vivacious |
full of life and spirit; animated. |