| allay |
to quiet or lay to rest (fears, doubts, and the like). |
| brandish |
to wave or shake (something such as a weapon) in a threatening or agitated manner. |
| chasm |
a deep crack in the earth's surface. |
| culinary |
of, concerning, or used for cooking. |
| decimation |
the act of destroying a large part or number of something. |
| diaphanous |
of fabric or the like, almost transparent; sheer; filmy; delicate. |
| forage |
food for animals such as horses or cattle. |
| habituate |
to make accustomed to. |
| insecurity |
the condition or quality of having insufficient protection or not being safe. |
| mimicry |
an act, instance, or the art of imitating or copying the speech, behavior, or expressions of others. |
| modulate |
to vary the loudness, pitch, intensity, or tone of; especially soften or tone down. |
| novice |
a person with little or no experience at a particular job or activity. |
| proximity |
the condition, quality, or fact of being near or close; nearness. |
| spat1 |
a short, slight quarrel. |
| stricture |
that which restricts or constrains. |