compulsion |
coercion or constraint; act of using force to bring about another's action. |
exemplary |
deserving to be imitated or followed; highly commendable. |
inopportune |
occurring at an undesirable or unreasonable time. |
motley |
made up of a contrasting variety of types, appearances, or the like; very heterogeneous. |
ostracism |
an exclusion or rejection, as from a social group. |
pallor |
unnatural lack of color, especially of the face. |
pirouette |
a ballet movement involving a rapid rotation of the body upon the toes or foot. |
secretive |
tending to secrecy. |
slacken |
to decrease activity, strength, speed, intensity, or the like. |
stigmatize |
to label or brand as disgraceful or shameful. |
stratagem |
a plan or trick to deceive, surprise, or outwit an opponent, especially as a military maneuver. |
valediction |
a farewell speech, especially one given by a student of the highest honors at a graduation ceremony. |
variegate |
to make varied or give variety to, especially by making multicolored. |
voluptuous |
full of or characterized by sensual pleasures. |
winsome |
attractive or charming. |