| clime |
in literary use, a region of the earth, or the typical weather conditions thereof. |
| comely |
pleasing in appearance. |
| credible |
believable or plausible. |
| disconcert |
to upset the calm or self-assurance of; ruffle. |
| euphoric |
having or exhibiting a strong feeling of well-being or elation. |
| exculpate |
to free (a person or group) from guilt or blame, or from the suspicion of guilt or blame. |
| feral |
existing in a wild natural state; not domesticated. |
| nepotism |
favoritism shown to a near relative, as in preferential hiring or patronage. |
| precept |
a basic rule, principle, or directive that guides action, moral conduct, or thought. |
| predecessor |
a person who holds a position or job before another person. |
| redeem |
to make up for; balance. |
| seemly |
in accord with decency and propriety; suitable; fitting; decorous. |
| shroud |
to screen or conceal. |
| stigmatize |
to label or brand as disgraceful or shameful. |
| surmise |
to infer without certain knowledge; suppose; guess. |