| contiguous |
in contact; touching; adjoining. |
| diffuse |
in the physical sciences, to flow toward regions of lower concentration. |
| discreet |
reserved and judicious, especially in talking about or otherwise revealing confidential matters; circumspect. |
| encampment |
a place where a rough, temporary living area has been set up. |
| ingrain |
to impress (habits, ideas, values, or the like) deeply and firmly in one's nature or mind. |
| introspection |
examination of one's own thoughts, emotions, and sensations; self-scrutiny. |
| magnanimity |
generosity or willingness to forgive. |
| maturation |
the act or process of becoming fully grown or developed, in structure, behavior, or the like. |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| raze |
to knock down or tear down (a structure); level. |
| reimburse |
to pay back for (expenses or losses incurred). |
| reiterate |
to say again. |
| terse |
effectively brief and to the point; concise; pithy. |
| utilitarian |
of, concerning, or aiming at usefulness. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |