bolster |
to give support with a cushion or pillow. |
galvanize |
to stimulate into awareness or activity. |
incantation |
the words or sounds that are uttered or chanted as part of a magical ritual or spell, or the act of uttering such words or sounds. |
lenient |
not strict with rules; tolerant. |
oblivion |
the state or condition of being entirely forgotten. |
opalescent |
exhibiting a spectrum of colors or changing colors; iridescent. |
opulence |
the condition of being luxuriant and costly. |
probity |
proven trustworthiness; honesty; integrity. |
quota |
the part or share of something that is due to a person or group. |
raze |
to knock down or tear down (a structure); level. |
recast |
to rewrite, reconstruct, or conceive again in a different form. |
turpitude |
moral baseness; depravity. |
unguided |
without someone to lead or escort. |
urbane |
refined in manner; polished; elegant. |
valediction |
a farewell speech, especially one given by a student of the highest honors at a graduation ceremony. |