| allude |
to mention (usually followed by "to"). |
| ambivalence |
the presence of conflicting feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, thing, or situation. |
| appease |
to cause to become calmer by meeting demands. |
| crony |
a close friend or ally (often used pejoratively). |
| decimation |
the act of destroying a large part or number of something. |
| decrepit |
in poor condition because of old age or much use; dilapidated; worn-out. |
| hew |
to follow or obey strictly. |
| impudence |
the act or condition of being boldly disrespectful; insolence. |
| personable |
pleasing in appearance or manner; friendly; attractive. |
| plurality |
the largest proportion of votes in an election, especially when it is less than half the total, or the margin of votes separating the victor from the person who came second. |
| profundity |
that which involves great insight or intellectual depth. |
| proxy |
a person who is authorized to act for or on behalf of another, especially as a voter; substitute. |
| rue1 |
to regret, repent of, or feel sorry about. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |
| wince |
to draw suddenly back or away from something painful or frightening. |