| allay |
to quiet or lay to rest (fears, doubts, and the like). |
| commodity |
something that can be bought and sold. |
| eulogize |
to speak or write high praise of, or make a formal tribute to (usually a dead person). |
| gist |
the essential part or idea, as of an argument or written work. |
| gradation |
a gradual almost imperceptible change, especially from one tone or texture to another. |
| humility |
the quality or state of being humble; modesty about one's status or accomplishments. |
| inviolable |
absolutely not to be breached, dishonored or profaned. |
| limpid |
perfectly clear; transparent. |
| litigious |
inclined to bring lawsuits. |
| pallor |
unnatural lack of color, especially of the face. |
| proletarian |
of, pertaining or belong to, or characteristic of the working class, especially laborers who lack capital. |
| rancor |
bitter, continuing resentment; hatred. |
| sardonic |
bitterly mocking; derisive; scornful. |
| stymie |
throw an obstacle in the way of (something or someone); impede; thwart. |
| vaporize |
to cause to become or diffuse as a vapor or gas; atomize; evaporate. |