| cathartic |
of or pertaining to a cleansing emotional release. |
| egoism |
the tendency to evaluate everything in relation to one's own interests; self-centeredness. |
| embellish |
to improve by, or as though by, decorations; decorate. |
| manacle |
a metal fetter like a bracelet, usually one of a pair linked by a chain, used to shackle the wrists; handcuff. |
| orifice |
an opening, such as a vent, mouth, or hole, through which something can pass. |
| parity |
equality in amount, status, strength, or the like. |
| placate |
to calm down and make less angry, especially by appeasement; conciliate; pacify. |
| quandary |
a situation of uncertainty, puzzlement, or hesitation; dilemma. |
| raconteur |
one who is talented in storytelling. |
| regimen |
a regulated routine of therapy or exercise designed to promote health or fitness. |
| rejoinder |
a response to a reply; retort. |
| resplendent |
full of splendor; radiant; shining. |
| tensile |
of or relating to tension. |
| traduce |
to make malicious or false statements about; slander. |
| tutelage |
the act or function of a teacher, especially one who gives lessons to individuals; instruction; teaching. |