| bolster |
to give support with a cushion or pillow. |
| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| counterbalance |
to balance or offset with an equal force or influence; counterpoise. |
| dissuade |
to urge or convince not to do something. |
| gnarl |
to knot or twist. |
| hitherto |
until this time; previously. |
| ire |
anger or wrath. |
| mendacity |
a tendency to lie; untruthfulness. |
| mundane |
of or pertaining to what is common and everyday; ordinary; commonplace. |
| scuttle2 |
to move or run as if in a hurry; scurry. |
| sinewy |
of sinew, or sinewlike; strong; tough. |
| subside |
to become less; decrease. |
| succulent |
full of juice or sap; juicy. |
| sunder |
to tear, force, or break apart; divide. |
| supercilious |
showing an arrogant disregard, as a look, manner, or person. |