| benefactor |
one who helps or brings good to an individual or an institution, usually by giving money. |
| dishevel |
to make (hair or clothing) untidy. |
| fledgling |
a young bird that has just grown flight feathers or learned to fly. |
| incense2 |
to make very angry. |
| intemperate |
lacking moderation or restraint; excessive, overindulgent, violent, or the like. |
| intrepid |
feeling or showing no fear; courageous; bold. |
| lieu |
the place formerly occupied by something or someone. |
| mesmerize |
to induce a hypnotic trance in; hypnotize. |
| particularity |
precise or detailed character. |
| plethora |
an amount that is more than enough; overabundance. |
| resonance |
ability to make a strong or lasting effect, especially because of an emotional association. |
| salient |
extremely noticeable or prominent; conspicuous; important. |
| temperance |
habitual moderation in the use of alcoholic drink, or complete abstinence. |
| unconscionable |
not restrained or guided by a concern for what is right and just; unprincipled. |
| uncritical |
not making critical judgments or discriminations, especially those based on standards. |