allure |
to attract strongly by appealing to people's inner wishes; tempt. |
bane |
something or someone that causes ruin or great trouble. |
benevolent |
desiring to do good for others; generous. |
coerce |
to persuade or pressure (a person) to do something by using threats, intimidation, or the like. |
ennui |
a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, especially with all aspects of life. |
experimentation |
the act, process, or practice of running tests or trials. |
fallacy |
a false or misleading idea or notion, especially one that is commonly held. |
patronage |
the financial or other support given to a business establishment by its customers or clients. |
renovate |
to put in good condition by repairing, remodeling, or the like; refurbish. |
reorganize |
to reestablish or arrange anew. |
resuscitate |
to bring back to life or consciousness; revive. |
retinue |
a group of attendants or other employees who accompany a prominent person. |
sanctify |
to make sacred or holy; consecrate. |
terse |
effectively brief and to the point; concise; pithy. |
uncharacteristic |
not typical of a particular person, group, or thing, and therefore notable. |