| abash |
to cause to feel embarrassed, uneasy, or ashamed. |
| atonement |
the act of making reparation for a sin, crime, error, or the like. |
| blandishment |
(often plural) flattering or coaxing remarks or stratagems intended to persuade. |
| cession |
the act of formally giving up or signing over, as a territory; ceding. |
| contumacious |
stubbornly disobedient; insubordinate; rebellious. |
| crass |
lacking in sensitivity or refinement; crude. |
| derelict |
failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations; remiss. |
| entreat |
to beg for something, or to do something. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| granulate |
to make into small particles or grains. |
| harrow |
to go over or break up with a harrow. |
| imprecation |
a curse, uttered or thought of. |
| ineluctable |
impossible to be avoided; inescapable. |
| ligature |
a band or tie. |
| nonpareil |
a person or thing whose excellence is unequaled; paragon. |