| allay |
to quiet or lay to rest (fears, doubts, and the like). |
| auxiliary |
serving as an extra means of support; additional. |
| celestial |
of or having to do with the sky or outer space. |
| coerce |
to persuade or pressure (a person) to do something by using threats, intimidation, or the like. |
| commentary |
a series of explanatory or interpretive remarks or comments. |
| engross |
to take all the attention of; interest fully. |
| ennui |
a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, especially with all aspects of life. |
| fidelity |
loyalty or faithfulness to obligations, promises, or those to whom one has made a commitment. |
| gubernatorial |
of or pertaining to the office of governor or to a governor. |
| inept |
lacking skill or aptitude; incompetent. |
| lithe |
characterized by light, graceful, flexible movements. |
| matriarch |
a woman who acts as head of a family, tribe, or other group of people. |
| predominant |
being the chief or greatest in importance, status, influence, or the like. |
| revue |
a form of entertainment consisting of a series of songs, comic routines, and dances, often as parodies of current affairs and people. |
| sophistry |
a subtle, deceptive method of reasoning or arguing, involving statements that sound plausible but are actually false or fallacious. |