| absolve |
to free from consequences, blame, or guilt. |
| arrears |
the state of being delinquent in the payment of financial obligations (usually preceded by "in"). |
| elitist |
believing in, supporting, or promoting the superiority of a select or privileged group. |
| entourage |
a group of people who accompany another person as attendants or associates; retinue. |
| foreseeable |
capable of being anticipated or predicted. |
| frugality |
prudent or sparing use of resources, especially money. |
| grapple |
to grasp, twist, or wrestle in close combat. |
| guise |
external appearance or semblance, especially if deceptive. |
| irascible |
easily angered or irritated; short-tempered. |
| mellifluous |
flowing and sweet, as though with honey. |
| perturb |
to cause great disturbance in (the mind); agitate or worry. |
| plaintive |
showing or expressing sadness or sorrow. |
| quaff |
to drink, especially deeply and with obvious enjoyment. |
| unregulated |
not subject to rules or constraints. |
| wizened |
shriveled or dried up. |