| affiliate |
to join as a member or smaller branch of (usually followed by "with"). |
| allegory |
in art or literature, the use of concrete characters, events, or things, to represent abstract qualities or ideas, often to make a point about good and evil. |
| amalgam |
a mixture of diverse components. |
| bravado |
a false, exaggerated, or boastful display of courage. |
| gaffe |
a crude social error; blunder; faux pas. |
| haggle |
to bargain or argue over petty differences in price, terms, or point of view. |
| inglorious |
bringing shame or disgrace; shameful; dishonorable. |
| juxtapose |
to bring together for the purpose of side-by-side comparison or contrast. |
| laxity |
the state or quality of being careless or slack; looseness. |
| longevity |
long life. |
| particularity |
precise or detailed character. |
| potable |
fit for drinking. |
| repudiate |
to reject completely as invalid or untrue. |
| trepidation |
a condition of anxiety or dread; alarm. |
| trove |
a collection of valuable or desirable things. |