| amortize |
to deduct (expenditures) by fixed amounts over a period of time. |
| animus |
a feeling or attitude of enmity. |
| arrant |
complete; unmitigated; downright. |
| constrict |
to pull or squeeze in; make smaller or more narrow; tighten. |
| corollary |
a readily drawn conclusion; deduction or inference. |
| corporeal |
having to do with a physical body; bodily. |
| daunt |
to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage. |
| debauch |
to lead or seduce into immorality or intemperance; corrupt. |
| garble |
to mix up, distort, or confuse (a message, translation, or the like); cause to be disordered or unintelligible. |
| harrow |
to go over or break up with a harrow. |
| indulgent |
gratifying, or being inclined to gratify or yield to others' wishes, especially rather than enforcing discipline or strictness. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| salvo |
the firing of guns or other firearms simultaneously or in succession, especially as a salute. |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |
| unadulterated |
unmixed with or undiluted by additives or extraneous elements; pure; complete. |