| annul |
to make nonexistent or ineffective; cancel. |
| bolster |
to give support with a cushion or pillow. |
| execrable |
of very poor quality; extremely inferior. |
| grievous |
causing emotional or physical suffering; painful. |
| inconsistency |
an instance of contradiction or illogic. |
| indict |
to formally accuse (someone) of a crime in a court of law after studying evidence. |
| interplay |
the action or influence of two or more things on each other; reciprocal effect. |
| mediate |
to act as an intermediary in (a dispute) or bring about (an agreement). |
| misguide |
to misdirect or lead astray. |
| oratory1 |
the art of public speaking. |
| provincial |
limited in outlook; narrow-minded. |
| readjust |
to adapt oneself anew. |
| repast |
a meal, or the food eaten at a meal. |
| stigmatize |
to label or brand as disgraceful or shameful. |
| tutelage |
the act or function of a teacher, especially one who gives lessons to individuals; instruction; teaching. |