| abasement |
the act of bringing down or the state of being brought down in rank, status, or reputation. |
| allay |
to quiet or lay to rest (fears, doubts, and the like). |
| defray |
to pay or assist in the payment of (costs or the like). |
| demean1 |
to lower in esteem, stature, or dignity; degrade. |
| encroachment |
the act of exceeding proper or intended limits, as of territory or property. |
| endorse |
to give support to; approve of. |
| inkling |
a blurry or partial idea or understanding. |
| malignant |
meant to cause harm; evil. |
| opalescent |
exhibiting a spectrum of colors or changing colors; iridescent. |
| patronage |
the financial or other support given to a business establishment by its customers or clients. |
| permissive |
allowing much, often excessive, freedom of behavior; lenient. |
| pique |
to cause (a feeling or action) to be aroused or incited. |
| slur |
to speak of disparagingly; belittle. |
| submissive |
inclined or obliged to submit; unresisting; obedient; docile. |
| vicissitude |
(usually plural) unexpected and unforeseeable changes or shifts, as in one's circumstances. |