| artisan |
a person skilled in making things, especially by using the hands. People such as those who make furniture, quilts, or other crafts are artisans. |
| aura |
the subtle emanation of a quality or condition of someone or something. |
| confederation |
the act or process of confederating or allying. |
| denote |
to be a mark or sign of. |
| endorse |
to give support to; approve of. |
| exemplify |
to serve as an illustration of. |
| heterogeneous |
made up of parts or members that differ from each other. (Cf. homogeneous.) |
| liberality |
an attitude of tolerance and respect for individual differences. |
| misinterpret |
to comprehend incorrectly; misunderstand. |
| misnomer |
an incorrect or inappropriate name. |
| noncommittal |
not revealing what one's preference, feeling, or opinion is. |
| overbear |
to dominate or overwhelm; prevail over. |
| psychosis |
serious mental disorder that affects all aspects of the personality and involves withdrawal from reality. |
| superficial |
of, pertaining to, or located on the surface. |
| traverse |
to go over, along, or through; cover or cross. |