| abrade |
to rub away by friction; erode. |
| bauble |
a showy or gaudy trinket or ornament of little value. |
| complaisance |
willingness to please. |
| concentric |
of circles or spheres, having the same middle point. |
| corrugate |
to shape or bend or become shaped or bent into parallel, wavelike ridges and grooves. |
| discernible |
able to be perceived or distinguished. |
| disinterest |
lack of bias or self-interest; impartiality. |
| equanimity |
the quality of remaining calm, serene, or unruffled, especially under stress; composure. |
| indict |
to formally accuse (someone) of a crime in a court of law after studying evidence. |
| materialize |
to become fact; be realized. |
| nadir |
the lowest or most depressing point or stage. |
| profess |
to claim or state as true. |
| propitiate |
to overcome the disfavor or distrust of; conciliate; appease. |
| query |
a question. |
| unproductive |
not yielding useful or helpful results; not fruitful. |