| ameliorate |
to make better; improve. |
| dole |
to deal out or distribute (food, money, or the like) in small amounts to needy people (usually followed by "out"). |
| empathy |
identification with or sharing of another's feelings, situation, or attitudes. |
| esoteric |
understood or known only by a few persons who have special training, access, or interests. |
| expiate |
to atone or make amends for (a sin, crime, offense, or the like). |
| incognito |
in disguise; under a false identity. |
| laudable |
worthy of praise. |
| miff |
to cause (someone) to become annoyed; offend. |
| necessitate |
to make unavoidable; require. |
| palatable |
acceptable or pleasing to the sense of taste. |
| plebeian |
in ancient Roman society, of or belonging to the class of commoners; not patrician. |
| pompous |
showing an exaggerated sense of own's own importance. |
| recluse |
a person who lives in voluntary isolation from others. |
| reticence |
the state or quality of being hesitant to speak out; reserve. |
| reverential |
characterized by a great respect and awe, mingled with love. |