| affiliate |
to join as a member or smaller branch of (usually followed by "with"). |
| cadaverous |
of or resembling a corpse; pale and thin or emaciated. |
| composite |
made up of several parts. |
| crony |
a close friend or ally (often used pejoratively). |
| delicacy |
something delightful or rare, especially food. |
| emaciated |
extremely thin, as from starvation or disease. |
| magnate |
someone of exceptional power, wealth, or influence, especially in business. |
| nub |
the main point, gist, or essence of something. |
| opalescent |
exhibiting a spectrum of colors or changing colors; iridescent. |
| provident |
showing wisdom and foresight in planning for the future. |
| regent |
one who governs in place of a disabled or underage ruler. |
| reticence |
the state or quality of being hesitant to speak out; reserve. |
| slur |
to speak of disparagingly; belittle. |
| speculative |
of, pertaining to, or based on conjecture or theorizing. |
| synopsis |
a short statement giving an overview, the main principles, or the sequence of events of a narrative, argument, article, or the like; summary; abstract. |