aggrandize |
to make, or cause to appear, grander in wealth, stature, power, or influence; exalt. |
bonanza |
anything that brings great wealth and prosperity. |
celestial |
of or having to do with the sky or outer space. |
complaisance |
willingness to please. |
influx |
the act or an instance of flowing in. |
liaison |
a communication link between groups or between parts of an organization, or a person or group that performs this function. |
lieu |
the place formerly occupied by something or someone. |
mediation |
the act or process of mediating between two disputing or disagreeing parties to bring about a resolution; arbitration. |
populous |
having a large population. |
precedent |
an action that may serve as an example for future acts of the same nature. |
prodigal |
imprudent and excessive in spending; extravagant. |
puerile |
immature or silly; childish. |
slake |
to satisfy or relieve (thirst, appetite, lust, or the like) by decreasing the strength or intensity of. |
sophomoric |
displaying intellectual pretentiousness or proud confidence about one's knowledge when actually poorly informed or immature. |
stigma |
a long-lasting mark or stain on one's character or reputation, especially of disgrace or reproach. |