| amalgamate |
to combine or blend into a single unit. |
| avocation |
a secondary occupation, usually one pursued for recreation; hobby. |
| cogitate |
to think over something carefully or at length. |
| diffident |
unsure of oneself; shy; demure. |
| exemplar |
one worthy to be imitated or studied; model. |
| indiscriminate |
lacking in judgment and discernment; making no distinctions. |
| myopic |
unable to see objects clearly from a distance; nearsighted. |
| noxious |
harmful, dangerous, or destructive, especially to health. |
| parameter |
any of a set of specifications or limits, the value or variations of which determine the form or behavior of something. |
| pensive |
thoughtful in a sad or deeply serious way. |
| platitude |
an overused, dull, or trivial remark; hackneyed expression; cliché. |
| proclivity |
a natural tendency or inclination; propensity or predisposition. |
| rivulet |
a tiny stream or brook; trickle. |
| squabble |
to quarrel over trivial matters; bicker. |
| swathe |
to wrap up, enfold, or bind, especially with a wrapping material or bands. |