| complaisance |
willingness to please. |
| demean1 |
to lower in esteem, stature, or dignity; degrade. |
| frond |
a long leaf with many small divisions. Ferns and palm trees have fronds. |
| frugality |
prudent or sparing use of resources, especially money. |
| indictment |
the act of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury, or the condition of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury. |
| knave |
an unscrupulous person; evildoer. |
| mediate |
to act as an intermediary in (a dispute) or bring about (an agreement). |
| medley |
a musical piece that uses the melodies from several different pieces of music. |
| namesake |
one who has been named after another. |
| paragon |
a model of excellence or of a particular admirable quality. |
| pragmatic |
concerned with actual causes and effects rather than abstract theories or ideas; practical. |
| respite |
a period of rest, especially from something difficult or unpleasant. |
| revulsion |
violent dislike and disgust; abhorrence; loathing. |
| uniformity |
the state or quality of being uniform; overall sameness. |
| zenith |
the highest point; peak. |