| abnegation |
the act of relinquishing or abandoning, as a right, role, or good. |
| armistice |
an agreement by groups of people or countries at war to stop fighting; truce. |
| counterbalance |
to balance or offset with an equal force or influence; counterpoise. |
| dignitary |
one who holds a high office or rank. |
| dub1 |
to name or call. |
| fester |
to become filled with pus; become infected. |
| hedonistic |
adhering to or characterized by the principle that pleasure should be the primary aim in life. |
| inquisitive |
given to asking and inquiring; eager to learn. |
| introspection |
examination of one's own thoughts, emotions, and sensations; self-scrutiny. |
| laggard |
someone or something that falls behind the pace of others. |
| mollify |
to ease or soothe the anger or emotion of; make calmer; appease. |
| sophistry |
a subtle, deceptive method of reasoning or arguing, involving statements that sound plausible but are actually false or fallacious. |
| surveillance |
a close watch or observation, especially of a person or group of people under suspicion. |
| temerity |
reckless or foolish boldness; rash disregard of danger. |
| vituperate |
to condemn sharply; blame; berate. |