| advocate |
to speak or act in favor of. |
| agitation |
the condition of being disturbed, anxious, or upset. |
| benefactor |
one who helps or brings good to an individual or an institution, usually by giving money. |
| conciliate |
to overcome the anger, distrust, or animosity of; appease; placate. |
| covet |
to wish to have very much; envy. |
| forbearance |
the act or capability of refraining or holding back. |
| impassive |
not having, showing, or responding to emotion; unfeeling, expressionless, or insensitive. |
| incise |
to cut into the surface of. |
| mote |
a fine particle of dust; speck. |
| preoccupy |
to absorb the entire time or attention of. |
| puerile |
immature or silly; childish. |
| reiterate |
to say again. |
| revile |
to speak about or speak to with hostile insults; disparage or abuse. |
| tutelage |
the act or function of a teacher, especially one who gives lessons to individuals; instruction; teaching. |
| vexation |
the condition of being annoyed. |