| augment |
to make greater in size or amount; increase. |
| conniption |
(informal) an outburst or fit of anger, hysteria, or the like. |
| dishevel |
to make (hair or clothing) untidy. |
| enigma |
something puzzling, contradictory, or mysterious; something for which a solution cannot be found. |
| impede |
to slow or block the movement or progress of; hinder. |
| imperfection |
a flaw or fault. |
| languor |
lack of strength or energy; weakness or listlessness. |
| memoir |
an account of facts or events based primarily on the author's personal experience. |
| orator |
a person who delivers a public speech, or one skilled at formal public speaking. |
| patron |
a regular customer of a shop, restaurant, or some other business. |
| pinnacle |
the highest point or part of anything; apex; summit. |
| realist |
a person who tends to see or present things as they actually are. |
| salient |
extremely noticeable or prominent; conspicuous; important. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |
| vindicate |
to free from an accusation, suspicion, or doubt by indisputable proof. |