| castigation |
the act of rebuking, severely criticizing, or punishing, especially in a public forum. |
| decelerate |
to lower the speed of; decrease in velocity; slow down. |
| dehumanize |
to deprive of individuality, spirit, or other human qualities; render routine or mechanical. |
| egress |
an act, instance, method, or place of exit or emergence. |
| fiasco |
an utter and shameful failure. |
| financier |
a person skilled in or occupied in financial operations, usually on a large scale. |
| impeccable |
flawless or blameless; perfect. |
| latent |
present but not yet apparent, developed, or operative. |
| paean |
a song or hymn sung as an expression of praise. |
| peccadillo |
a minor sin or offense, or a slight fault. |
| regale |
to entertain or delight, as with humorous tales. |
| resonance |
ability to make a strong or lasting effect, especially because of an emotional association. |
| succor |
help or relief given in time of need. |
| tangent |
a line of discussion leading away from the original topic; digression. |
| vituperate |
to condemn sharply; blame; berate. |