| amalgam |
a mixture of diverse components. |
| commentary |
a series of explanatory or interpretive remarks or comments. |
| conciliate |
to overcome the anger, distrust, or animosity of; appease; placate. |
| dupe |
a gullible person; one who can be readily misled or fooled. |
| exigency |
a condition of urgency. |
| forthcoming |
about to appear or happen. |
| incriminate |
to show involvement in a crime. |
| oscillate |
to swing steadily and repeatedly back and forth. |
| prodigal |
imprudent and excessive in spending; extravagant. |
| prosaic |
straightforward and plain; unimaginative; dull. |
| recluse |
a person who lives in voluntary isolation from others. |
| repertory |
a stock of skills, talents, or performing pieces; repertoire. |
| scourge |
someone or something that inflicts punishment or causes suffering or destruction. |
| temporize |
to be indecisive or delay acting, as in order to gain time or avoid conflict. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |