| auditory |
having to do with or referring to hearing or the sense of hearing. |
| buttress |
a structure built to give support to the outside of a building or a wall. |
| captivate |
to charm or fascinate, as by beauty or wit; enthrall. |
| caucus |
a private meeting of leaders of a political party to choose candidates or determine policy, or such a group itself. |
| deride |
to ridicule or treat with scornful mockery. |
| devious |
not the straightest, most direct way; winding; roundabout. |
| empathy |
identification with or sharing of another's feelings, situation, or attitudes. |
| expendable |
considered able to be replaced, given up, or sacrificed. |
| imbue |
to inspire or permeate, as with an idea or emotion; deeply influence. |
| implausible |
hard to believe or credit. |
| incipient |
starting to exist or become apparent; in an early stage of development. |
| reticence |
the state or quality of being hesitant to speak out; reserve. |
| retraction |
a withdrawal or disavowal of an opinion, promise, or the like. |
| soluble |
able to be dissolved. |