| amalgamate |
to combine or blend into a single unit. |
| bevy |
a group of birds or other animals, especially quail or larks. |
| coerce |
to persuade or pressure (a person) to do something by using threats, intimidation, or the like. |
| contiguous |
in contact; touching; adjoining. |
| discredit |
to harm the reputation of. |
| dupe |
a gullible person; one who can be readily misled or fooled. |
| imbalance |
a defect in proportion or balance between elements. |
| incendiary |
causing or having the potential to cause a fire. |
| moderation |
the avoidance of excesses or extremes, especially in behavior. |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| phenomenal |
amazing or extraordinary. |
| premonition |
an advance sign or warning; forewarning. |
| ruse |
a trick, pretense, or diversion intended to deceive or mislead. |
| sear1 |
to burn or scorch the outside of. |
| veracity |
conformance to fact; accuracy; truth. |