| assimilate |
to adapt and conform. |
| bogus |
not authentic; counterfeit. |
| bourgeois |
of, related to, or characteristic of the middle class. |
| brazen |
shameless; bold. |
| capricious |
tending to act on impulse; subject to whim; erratic and unpredictable. |
| cede |
to give up or surrender, especially formally. |
| complaisant |
eager or willing to please; amenable; obliging. |
| confederation |
the act or process of confederating or allying. |
| endorse |
to give support to; approve of. |
| inclement |
of weather, violent or disagreeable. |
| pensive |
thoughtful in a sad or deeply serious way. |
| pertinent |
having to do with or connected to a subject; relevant. |
| retraction |
a withdrawal or disavowal of an opinion, promise, or the like. |
| stodgy |
lacking the ability or inclination to act informally or to find humor or enjoyment in things that others might; stuffy; prim. |
| temerity |
reckless or foolish boldness; rash disregard of danger. |