| bevy |
a group of birds or other animals, especially quail or larks. |
| dapple |
to mark or be marked with spots or mottling. |
| demean1 |
to lower in esteem, stature, or dignity; degrade. |
| disincline |
to cause to be unwilling or reluctant. |
| distill |
to subject (a substance) to heat to the point of vaporization, and then to cooling to produce condensation. |
| egress |
an act, instance, method, or place of exit or emergence. |
| equanimity |
the quality of remaining calm, serene, or unruffled, especially under stress; composure. |
| fiasco |
an utter and shameful failure. |
| galvanize |
to stimulate into awareness or activity. |
| lethal |
intended to cause or capable of causing death or extreme harm; deadly. |
| magnanimous |
having or showing a generous, forgiving, or noble nature. |
| nascent |
coming into being or starting to develop. |
| penance |
an act of punishment or self-discipline voluntarily undergone to show regret at having done something wrong. |
| revere |
to respect or admire greatly. |
| short-term |
covering, lasting, or completed in a short period. |