| appease |
to cause to become calmer by meeting demands. |
| ashen1 |
of the color of ashes; very pale. |
| betroth |
to pledge or give in marriage. |
| embellishment |
a beautifying decoration or addition. |
| emend |
to correct or improve (written text), especially by removing errors; edit. |
| equanimity |
the quality of remaining calm, serene, or unruffled, especially under stress; composure. |
| gentry |
people who come from families of high social standing. |
| iconoclastic |
attacking or breaking away from established traditions, beliefs, or values. |
| inquisition |
an official inquiry, especially for the purpose of enforcing political, social, or religious conformity. |
| irreparable |
impossible to repair, restore, or rectify. |
| opportune |
favorable or suitable, especially in relation to time. |
| preoccupy |
to absorb the entire time or attention of. |
| reparation |
the act or process of making amends for wrongdoing or injury. |
| unworldly |
lacking sophistication; naive; provincial. |
| vituperate |
to condemn sharply; blame; berate. |