| abide |
to put up with; stand. |
| calumny |
a harmful statement, known by the maker to be false. |
| disaffection |
an absence or loss of good will, faith, or loyalty, especially toward a government, principle, or the like. |
| extirpate |
to get rid of completely, as if by pulling up the roots; root out. |
| guru |
in a cult or religious movement, a spiritual guide or leader, sometimes believed to be divine. |
| ligature |
a band or tie. |
| macerate |
to soften (food or the like) by soaking, as in digestion. |
| malaise |
a state or condition of feeling generally unwell, mentally depressed, sluggish, or uneasy. |
| oblique |
not direct or straightforward in intent, means, or achievement; indirect or devious. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| pronate |
to turn or rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the palm of the hand faces down or backwards. |
| rodomontade |
puffed-up boasting or bravado. |
| seminal |
of critical importance; essential. |
| stipple |
a method of painting, drawing, or engraving by applying small points, dots, or dabs to a surface. |
| tamp |
to compress and pack tightly by repeated light taps. |