| abrogate |
to abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority. |
| animus |
a feeling or attitude of enmity. |
| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| benign |
causing little or no harm. |
| blandishment |
(often plural) flattering or coaxing remarks or stratagems intended to persuade. |
| burgeon |
to start to grow; send forth shoots, leaves, buds, or the like (often followed by "out" or "forth"). |
| cloture |
in U.S. parliamentary procedure, a method of ending debate and causing an immediate vote on the matter being discussed. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| debauch |
to lead or seduce into immorality or intemperance; corrupt. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| descant |
a secondary, usually higher, melody that is played or sung at the same time as the chief melody. |
| dissimulate |
to hide one's true feelings, intentions, or the like by pretense or hypocrisy. |
| fealty |
faithfulness or loyalty. |
| granulate |
to make into small particles or grains. |
| inanition |
a state of exhaustion caused by a lack of nourishment. |