| amortize |
to deduct (expenditures) by fixed amounts over a period of time. |
| attenuate |
to cause to be thin, rarefied, or fine. |
| belabor |
to continue excessive efforts on or excessive discussion of. |
| disaffection |
an absence or loss of good will, faith, or loyalty, especially toward a government, principle, or the like. |
| effluvium |
an outflow of usually invisible, foul-smelling vapor or gas. |
| extenuate |
to reduce the magnitude or seriousness of (a fault or offense) by offering partial excuses. |
| germane |
having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant. |
| hypocrisy |
the practice or an instance of stating or pretending to hold beliefs or principles that one does not actually live by; insincerity. |
| incumbent |
currently holding an office or position. |
| inveigle |
to entice or ensnare by clever talk or flattery. |
| lambent |
glowing softly. |
| liminal |
of or at the threshold of a physiological or psychological response or change of state. |
| mésalliance |
marriage with someone of lower social standing than oneself. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |