| abate |
to become less in amount or intensity. |
| aura |
the subtle emanation of a quality or condition of someone or something. |
| aural2 |
of or relating to the ear or hearing. |
| dalliance |
a wasting away of time; loitering; dawdling. |
| encroachment |
the act of exceeding proper or intended limits, as of territory or property. |
| entity |
anything that exists objectively and distinctly, whether nonliving or living; thing or being. |
| financier |
a person skilled in or occupied in financial operations, usually on a large scale. |
| finite |
limited in number, quantity, or duration; capable of being measured. (Cf. infinite.) |
| jeopardize |
to cause to be in danger or at risk; imperil. |
| medley |
a musical piece that uses the melodies from several different pieces of music. |
| multiplicity |
a large number; abundance. |
| reticence |
the state or quality of being hesitant to speak out; reserve. |
| scintillate |
to send out sparks. |
| tawdry |
falsely showy; cheap and gaudy. |
| vacuous |
characterized by lack of intelligence or serious intent; devoid of ideas or emotion. |