| amalgam |
a mixture of diverse components. |
| bequest |
property handed down by will; legacy. |
| demoralize |
to weaken or destroy the confidence, courage, spirit, or morale of. |
| demure |
quiet, shy, modest, or reserved in manner. |
| enigmatic |
puzzling, mysterious, or inexplicable. |
| horticulture |
the art or science of growing vegetables, flowers, fruits, or ornamental plants. |
| ineffectual |
incapable of acting effectively. |
| ingrain |
to impress (habits, ideas, values, or the like) deeply and firmly in one's nature or mind. |
| mediation |
the act or process of mediating between two disputing or disagreeing parties to bring about a resolution; arbitration. |
| nominal |
in name alone. |
| ponderous |
heavily labored and dull. |
| rue1 |
to regret, repent of, or feel sorry about. |
| sheaf |
a bound bundle of cut grain. |
| ungainly |
lacking gracefulness or ease of movement; clumsy; awkward. |
| vouch |
to promise to be true, real, or correct (usually followed by "for"). |