| belated |
too late; tardy. |
| bravado |
a false, exaggerated, or boastful display of courage. |
| carnal |
of or pertaining to the flesh or body, especially sexual appetites and activities. |
| complaisance |
willingness to please. |
| concomitant |
existing or happening at the same time as something else, especially as the less important thing or event; accompanying; attendant. |
| deferential |
respectfully submissive to the desires, opinions, or judgments of others. |
| dignitary |
one who holds a high office or rank. |
| emancipate |
to free from slavery or other control. |
| inducement |
something used to persuade someone to a course of action; incentive. |
| informant |
one who reports or confides what he or she knows to another; source. |
| iota |
an extremely small amount. |
| maternity |
the state of being a mother; motherhood. |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| recourse |
that which may be turned to for assistance, protection, or a way out of a difficult situation. |
| slough2 |
to shed or discard; rid oneself of. |