| amalgamate |
to combine or blend into a single unit. |
| distill |
to subject (a substance) to heat to the point of vaporization, and then to cooling to produce condensation. |
| dross |
anything that is worthless or useless; rubbish. |
| expedient |
suitable or advantageous for the purpose or in the circumstances. |
| fetid |
having a foul odor; stinking. |
| malign |
to speak badly of or tell harmful lies about. |
| mollify |
to ease or soothe the anger or emotion of; make calmer; appease. |
| monolithic |
large, unyielding, and without diversity. |
| peccadillo |
a minor sin or offense, or a slight fault. |
| perturb |
to cause great disturbance in (the mind); agitate or worry. |
| protuberance |
that which projects; bulge or bump. |
| purge |
to free or rid (usually followed by "of" or "from"). |
| reproach |
to express disapproval of or disappointment with (someone); censure. |
| statute |
a law made by a legislature, as opposed to one established by the courts. |
| suffice |
to meet the needs, goals, or the like of; be adequate for. |