| attenuate |
to cause to be thin, rarefied, or fine. |
| diurnal |
occurring or active during, or belonging to, the daytime rather than nighttime. |
| duress |
intimidation or coercion. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| fealty |
faithfulness or loyalty. |
| hagiography |
an admiring and uncritical biography of anyone. |
| impute |
to ascribe or attribute to a source or cause. |
| internecine |
of or pertaining to conflict, discord, or struggle within a group. |
| occlude |
to close or obstruct (a passage or opening, one's vision, or the like). |
| periphrasis |
an indirect or roundabout way of phrasing something; circumlocution. |
| pinchbeck |
false, sham, or counterfeit. |
| pneumatic |
of, using, or concerning air or other gases. |
| proselytize |
to convert or try actively to convert (others) to one's own beliefs or religion. |
| salvo |
the firing of guns or other firearms simultaneously or in succession, especially as a salute. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |