| abate |
to become less in amount or intensity. |
| demolition |
the act or an instance of destroying, especially by means of explosives. |
| efficacy |
the ability to produce desired results; effectiveness. |
| exculpate |
to free (a person or group) from guilt or blame, or from the suspicion of guilt or blame. |
| experimentation |
the act, process, or practice of running tests or trials. |
| impending |
about to occur or appear. |
| invalidate |
to deprive a claim of force or effect by negating its factual or legal basis. |
| juncture |
a particular point in time, especially a point of serious importance or crisis. |
| morose |
gloomy or sullen. |
| motley |
made up of a contrasting variety of types, appearances, or the like; very heterogeneous. |
| peccadillo |
a minor sin or offense, or a slight fault. |
| pseudonym |
a false name adopted by someone, especially an author, to conceal his or her identity; pen name. |
| resurrect |
to restore to life or good standing; raise out of death or disrepute. |
| sedentary |
involving or characterized by sitting or little physical activity. |
| slacken |
to decrease activity, strength, speed, intensity, or the like. |