| absolve |
to free from consequences, blame, or guilt. |
| capitulate |
to surrender or acquiesce. |
| dross |
anything that is worthless or useless; rubbish. |
| encumber |
to hinder the normal progress, performance, or use of. |
| gist |
the essential part or idea, as of an argument or written work. |
| gratify |
to please; satisfy. |
| matriarch |
a woman who acts as head of a family, tribe, or other group of people. |
| realign |
to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions. |
| redolent |
suggesting or recalling (usually followed by "of"). |
| referent |
anything in the real world or in the imagination that is symbolized or referred to by a word or other symbol. |
| refractory |
obstinately disobedient; difficult to control, as a child or animal. |
| remit |
to refrain from carrying out; cancel. |
| savory1 |
having a pleasant taste or smell; appetizing. |
| verity |
the quality or condition of being true or real. |
| vibrant |
full of energy, life, or constant activity. |