| adamant |
unlikely to change in response to any request or argument; firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
| agog |
highly excited and full of anticipation. |
| blandishment |
(often plural) flattering or coaxing remarks or stratagems intended to persuade. |
| conjoin |
to combine for a common purpose. |
| delectation |
enjoyment; delight; pleasure. |
| epicene |
sharing the traits of both sexes. |
| etiolate |
to weaken, especially through deprivation of normal development. |
| extrude |
to force out; expel. |
| foment |
to encourage the development of; instigate or foster. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| ostentation |
a showy display to impress others. |
| pedagogy |
the act, process, or profession of teaching. |
| purvey |
to supply or provide (especially food, drink, or other provisions). |
| requite |
to retaliate for; strike back on account of. |
| vitiate |
to harm the quality of; mar; spoil. |