| absolve |
to free from consequences, blame, or guilt. |
| avocation |
a secondary occupation, usually one pursued for recreation; hobby. |
| caricature |
a depiction, in a drawing or verbal description, that deliberately exaggerates or distorts some features of the person or thing represented to produce a comic or grotesque appearance. |
| concourse |
a large open space, as in a railway station, where many people pass or gather. |
| despot |
a ruler who has complete power and authority. |
| emend |
to correct or improve (written text), especially by removing errors; edit. |
| encumbrance |
something or someone that hinders or burdens; impediment. |
| imbalance |
a defect in proportion or balance between elements. |
| malign |
to speak badly of or tell harmful lies about. |
| miff |
to cause (someone) to become annoyed; offend. |
| panacea |
a remedy or solution for all diseases, ills, or difficulties; cure-all. |
| reproof |
an act or statement of disapproval. |
| succinct |
briefly but clearly stated; concise. |
| tactile |
of, having, or pertaining to the sense of touch. |
| tyrannical |
imposing one's will on others by threat or force; despotic; oppressive. |