| demure |
quiet, shy, modest, or reserved in manner. |
| exodus |
the leaving of large numbers of people. |
| extradition |
the legal transfer of a fugitive from one state or jurisdiction to another where he or she is to be tried or imprisoned. |
| grandiloquence |
speech that is pretentious, pompous, or excessively mannered. |
| immobile |
standing or holding still; not moving; motionless. |
| imperative |
very important; urgent. |
| ingratiate |
to seek or secure another's favor or approval for (oneself). |
| liberality |
an attitude of tolerance and respect for individual differences. |
| malice |
the wish to harm others; ill will. |
| materialistic |
being more greatly concerned with things in the world that can be acquired than with spiritual matters or values. |
| missive |
a message in writing; letter. |
| monotone |
speech with little or no change in tone. |
| pollinate |
to move or carry pollen to a plant, causing the seeds to be fertilized. |
| sermonize |
to preach, or to speak as if doing so. |
| spate |
a sudden rush, outpouring, or flood. |