| condole |
to express sympathy or sorrow for one suffering misfortune or pain. |
| confidant |
one to whom a secret or secrets are entrusted. |
| encumbrance |
something or someone that hinders or burdens; impediment. |
| engulf |
to cover entirely, as if by a flood. |
| hone |
to make more effective or adept; perfect. |
| inexorable |
not subject to change by any force or influence; unyielding or unrelenting. |
| infatuate |
to cause a foolish and irrational passion or attachment in (someone). |
| medley |
a musical piece that uses the melodies from several different pieces of music. |
| pacifist |
one who opposes war and refuses to practice or acknowledge violence as a way of settling disputes or resisting aggression. |
| pivotal |
critically important or crucial; on which something is contingent. |
| reaffirm |
to verify by asserting again. |
| sporadic |
occurring irregularly or in a thinly scattered manner in time or space. |
| tantamount |
equal to or the same as; equivalent. |
| vexation |
the condition of being annoyed. |
| wheedle |
to try to persuade or influence by coaxing or flattery; cajole. |