| altercation |
a loud or angry argument or quarrel. |
| annuity |
a regular yearly income paid at fixed intervals and produced by money invested or by an insurance contract. |
| backfire |
to have results that are the opposite of what one wanted. |
| condescension |
patronizing, arrogant behavior or attitude. |
| hilarity |
noisy or boisterous merriment. |
| inestimable |
of value or worth that cannot be measured; invaluable. |
| negligible |
so small or unimportant as to be of no account; trifling or insignificant. |
| perturb |
to cause great disturbance in (the mind); agitate or worry. |
| portal |
a doorway or entrance, especially a large and imposing one. |
| propitiate |
to overcome the disfavor or distrust of; conciliate; appease. |
| provident |
showing wisdom and foresight in planning for the future. |
| revitalize |
to bring new life to. |
| spate |
a sudden rush, outpouring, or flood. |
| tacit |
suggested, implied, or understood, without being expressed in words. |
| tenure |
the period of holding or possessing something. |