| absolve |
to free from consequences, blame, or guilt. |
| amalgamation |
the act, process, or result of combining two or more, often disparate, things. |
| amorphous |
lacking definite form, shape, or character. |
| asinine |
silly or willfully stupid. |
| derange |
to cause to be mentally ill. |
| dissuade |
to urge or convince not to do something. |
| histrionic |
done in a theatrical, emotional, or affected manner; overly dramatic. |
| liquidate |
to pay off or settle (a debt or the like). |
| nicety |
a subtle distinction; fine point. |
| regent |
one who governs in place of a disabled or underage ruler. |
| skeptic |
one who is inclined to question or doubt assertions that are made or accepted by others. |
| substantive |
of or pertaining to the fundamental nature or concerns of something; essential. |
| sustenance |
nourishment that maintains life; food. |
| undaunted |
not discouraged; not giving up even though something is difficult or frightening. |
| verisimilitude |
the appearance or semblance of truth or reality. |