| abrade |
to rub away by friction; erode. |
| amiable |
having or showing a friendly manner. |
| cosmopolitan |
of, drawn from, or common to all the world or all the peoples of the world. |
| enigma |
something puzzling, contradictory, or mysterious; something for which a solution cannot be found. |
| ignominious |
characterized by or associated with disgrace, dishonor, or shame; humiliating. |
| incongruous |
not suitable or fitting; out of place. |
| interdependent |
relying on or needing one another. |
| magnate |
someone of exceptional power, wealth, or influence, especially in business. |
| montage |
the technique of juxtaposing or superimposing images in a photograph or on motion picture film. |
| pauper |
a very poor person who must live on public money. |
| receptive |
open and willing to accommodate new thoughts and ideas. |
| repressive |
acting or tending to restrain or subdue. |
| splice |
to join (two pieces of film, tape, or similar things) at the ends. |
| titular |
having a title but none of the power or responsibility related to it; nominal. |
| undermine |
to gradually, secretly, or imperceptibly weaken and destroy. |