| affinity |
a strong sense of liking; a natural attraction or sympathy. |
| artifice |
a shrewd or clever trick. |
| defray |
to pay or assist in the payment of (costs or the like). |
| despot |
a ruler who has complete power and authority. |
| dispel |
to scatter or drive away in all directions. |
| dissuade |
to urge or convince not to do something. |
| idolatry |
unquestioning or excessive devotion or adoration. |
| ingest |
to take in to the body through the mouth. |
| laborious |
requiring considerable effort or perseverance. |
| mentor |
someone who plays an important role in another person's life as a guide and teacher. |
| modulate |
to vary the loudness, pitch, intensity, or tone of; especially soften or tone down. |
| recluse |
a person who lives in voluntary isolation from others. |
| regale |
to entertain or delight, as with humorous tales. |
| repertoire |
the stock or list of artistic pieces, such as dramatic or operatic roles, that a player or company of players is prepared to perform. |
| residue |
a substance or quantity that remains after a part has been removed or after a process has been completed. |