| amalgamate |
to combine or blend into a single unit. |
| criteria |
a set of standards or tests by which to judge or decide something. |
| deference |
respect for and submission to the desires, opinions, or judgments of another. |
| exemplify |
to serve as an illustration of. |
| frond |
a long leaf with many small divisions. Ferns and palm trees have fronds. |
| lethal |
intended to cause or capable of causing death or extreme harm; deadly. |
| mendacious |
untruthful. |
| pessimism |
the belief that events will turn out badly; tendency to expect the worst. |
| repulsion |
extreme distaste, disgust, or aversion. |
| resuscitate |
to bring back to life or consciousness; revive. |
| singular |
extraordinary or exceptional. |
| universality |
the quality, character, or condition of being universal. |
| untainted |
not contaminated or polluted. |
| verisimilitude |
the appearance or semblance of truth or reality. |
| winnow |
to sift through, or separate out the desired or worthwhile from the undesired or worthless part of, as by critical analysis. |