| absolve |
to free from consequences, blame, or guilt. |
| benefactor |
one who helps or brings good to an individual or an institution, usually by giving money. |
| deference |
respect for and submission to the desires, opinions, or judgments of another. |
| disparate |
essentially different and distinct. |
| endorse |
to give support to; approve of. |
| finesse |
refined and delicate skill or tact in executing a task or coping with a situation. |
| imminent |
about to happen or likely to happen soon. |
| inveterate |
persisting in a habit, action, feeling, or the like. |
| malice |
the wish to harm others; ill will. |
| proximity |
the condition, quality, or fact of being near or close; nearness. |
| respite |
a period of rest, especially from something difficult or unpleasant. |
| serendipity |
lucky coincidence or accidental discovery of something pleasant or valuable. |
| somnolent |
sleepy or drowsy. |
| sycophant |
one that flatters and fawns over superiors in order to get favors or advance his or her position; toady. |
| vicissitude |
(usually plural) unexpected and unforeseeable changes or shifts, as in one's circumstances. |