| affinity |
a strong sense of liking; a natural attraction or sympathy. |
| augment |
to make greater in size or amount; increase. |
| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| clout |
(informal) influence or power to persuade. |
| cognate |
having a common origin, as languages. |
| electrify |
to shock, startle, or excite. |
| exemplar |
one worthy to be imitated or studied; model. |
| extradition |
the legal transfer of a fugitive from one state or jurisdiction to another where he or she is to be tried or imprisoned. |
| indisposed |
slightly and temporarily ill, as with indigestion or a cold. |
| intone |
to recite in musical or lengthened tones, especially in a monotone; chant. |
| pervade |
to spread or be present everywhere in. |
| skimp |
to be stingy or very sparing. |
| surreptitious |
made, performed, or achieved by stealth or in secret. |
| unyielding |
hard; firm; resistant to pressure or force. |
| vestige |
a visible trace or sign of something no longer present or existing. |