| amalgamate |
to combine or blend into a single unit. |
| amass |
to gather or accumulate for oneself. |
| communicable |
capable of being spread or passed on; contagious. |
| conscription |
compulsory enrollment in military service. |
| dissonant |
not in harmony or agreement; discordant. |
| dowdy1 |
not at all stylish; shabby or dull. |
| hoodwink |
to trick, deceive, or dupe. |
| imperturbable |
not easily excited or disturbed; calm. |
| infelicity |
the quality or condition of being inappropriate, or unfortunate in the given circumstances. |
| kindred |
a group of related people, such as a tribe or clan. |
| lucrative |
producing monetary gain; profitable. |
| patronage |
the financial or other support given to a business establishment by its customers or clients. |
| residue |
a substance or quantity that remains after a part has been removed or after a process has been completed. |
| resilience |
the ability to resume shape after being pressed or stretched. |
| slovenly |
careless or disgustingly dirty. |