| affiliate |
to join as a member or smaller branch of (usually followed by "with"). |
| befall |
to happen to. |
| cathartic |
of or pertaining to a cleansing emotional release. |
| codicil |
an addition or appendix, especially one modifying the terms of a will. |
| hedonist |
one who believes that pleasure-seeking should be the primary goal of humans. |
| inquisitive |
given to asking and inquiring; eager to learn. |
| integral |
being an essential part of the whole. |
| junta |
a small group, often of military officers, acting as the rulers of a nation, especially provisionally after the overthrow of a previous government. |
| laity |
the body of members of a religious group who are not part of the clergy. |
| nonchalance |
cool confidence and unconcern; casual indifference. |
| officiate |
to function as a priest or minister in a religious ceremony. |
| palatable |
acceptable or pleasing to the sense of taste. |
| protean |
easily changing form or character; variable or versatile. |
| remonstrance |
the act or an instance of protesting or objecting. |
| squabble |
to quarrel over trivial matters; bicker. |