| amalgamate |
to combine or blend into a single unit. |
| cede |
to give up or surrender, especially formally. |
| earthy |
realistic, practical, and unpretentious. |
| equilibrium |
a state of balance between two or more forces. |
| exemplar |
one worthy to be imitated or studied; model. |
| irony |
a manner of using language so that it conveys a different or opposite meaning to that which is literally expressed in the words themselves. Irony is used in ordinary conversation and also as a literary technique, especially to express criticism or to produce humor or pathos. |
| maniacal |
marked by wildness, craziness, and violence. |
| materialistic |
being more greatly concerned with things in the world that can be acquired than with spiritual matters or values. |
| mercurial |
volatile in temper; changeable; fickle. |
| militant |
aggressive or combative in attitude or actions, especially in defense of a cause. |
| reprehensible |
deserving of blame or reproof; condemnable; blameworthy. |
| sheaf |
a bound bundle of cut grain. |
| superficial |
of, pertaining to, or located on the surface. |
| venerable |
deserving honor, respect, or reverence because of advanced age, noble character, or dignified position. |
| waylay |
to attack or accost unexpectedly after lying in wait for. |