| abate |
to become less in amount or intensity. |
| affix |
to attach or join physically (usually used with "to"). |
| confluence |
a joining of two or more streams, or their point of junction. |
| exalt |
to honor or glorify. |
| indeterminate |
not fixed, clear, or precise; indefinite or uncertain. |
| interim |
the interval of time between two events. |
| interpose |
to insert (a comment, question, criticism, or the like) in the course of a conversation or speech. |
| opprobrium |
a condition of disgrace or shame; ignominy. |
| parity |
equality in amount, status, strength, or the like. |
| parody |
a humorous imitation in print, music, or performance of a serious person, work of art, or publication. |
| profess |
to claim or state as true. |
| psychosis |
serious mental disorder that affects all aspects of the personality and involves withdrawal from reality. |
| raconteur |
one who is talented in storytelling. |
| slovenly |
careless or disgustingly dirty. |
| suave |
polished and urbane. |