| acolyte |
a person who assists a clergyman in religious services, especially Roman Catholic. |
| candor |
the quality of openness, honesty, and straightforwardness in expression. |
| clinch |
to make certain or final; settle. |
| composite |
made up of several parts. |
| covet |
to wish to have very much; envy. |
| dole |
to deal out or distribute (food, money, or the like) in small amounts to needy people (usually followed by "out"). |
| electorate |
a body of those entitled to participate in an election; qualified voters, as a group. |
| expedient |
suitable or advantageous for the purpose or in the circumstances. |
| garish |
marked by excessive or tasteless color or decoration; gaudy; flashy. |
| imbalance |
a defect in proportion or balance between elements. |
| juncture |
a particular point in time, especially a point of serious importance or crisis. |
| relinquish |
to surrender, release, or let go of; give up. |
| sporadic |
occurring irregularly or in a thinly scattered manner in time or space. |
| virtuoso |
a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, especially in music. |
| vouch |
to promise to be true, real, or correct (usually followed by "for"). |