| abate |
to become less in amount or intensity. |
| accolade |
an expression or mark of approval; honor; award. |
| encumber |
to hinder the normal progress, performance, or use of. |
| epilogue |
a short concluding section to a literary work, often summarizing what later becomes of the characters. |
| forage |
food for animals such as horses or cattle. |
| moderation |
the avoidance of excesses or extremes, especially in behavior. |
| onus |
an unwanted but necessary task; burden. |
| plethora |
an amount that is more than enough; overabundance. |
| propensity |
a natural or inborn tendency, aptitude, or preference (often followed by an infinitive or "for"). |
| pummel |
to strike heavily with or as if with the fists, a sword, a club, or the like; beat. |
| seamy |
disreputable; sordid. |
| stint |
to refrain from spending; to be sparing or frugal. |
| surveillance |
a close watch or observation, especially of a person or group of people under suspicion. |
| tincture |
an alcohol solution containing a medicinal substance. |
| trajectory |
the actual or expected path of a moving object, especially the curve followed by a projectile, missile, or spacecraft in flight. |