| allay |
to quiet or lay to rest (fears, doubts, and the like). |
| conscription |
compulsory enrollment in military service. |
| diaphanous |
of fabric or the like, almost transparent; sheer; filmy; delicate. |
| disproportionate |
having too much of one thing in relation to something else; unbalanced. |
| egotism |
excessive self-promotion; boastfulness or conceitedness. |
| immobile |
standing or holding still; not moving; motionless. |
| infelicity |
the quality or condition of being inappropriate, or unfortunate in the given circumstances. |
| miff |
to cause (someone) to become annoyed; offend. |
| patriarch |
a man who is the leader of a family or tribe. |
| pensive |
thoughtful in a sad or deeply serious way. |
| recrimination |
an accusation made in response to being accused by another, or the act of countering one accusation with another. |
| respite |
a period of rest, especially from something difficult or unpleasant. |
| retaliate |
to strike back; take revenge. |
| sedative |
causing tranquillity or calmness. |
| volatile |
rapidly changeable, especially tending to become violent. |