| abnegation |
the act of relinquishing or abandoning, as a right, role, or good. |
| clout |
(informal) influence or power to persuade. |
| conciliate |
to overcome the anger, distrust, or animosity of; appease; placate. |
| digression |
the act or result of straying from the main topic. |
| dilapidated |
fallen into ruin or decay. |
| finesse |
refined and delicate skill or tact in executing a task or coping with a situation. |
| interloper |
a person who intrudes in the affairs of others; meddler. |
| literal |
in accordance with the ordinary, exact, or primary meaning of a word or words; not figurative or metaphorical. |
| modulate |
to vary the loudness, pitch, intensity, or tone of; especially soften or tone down. |
| petite |
of a girl or woman, short and slender. |
| plenitude |
abundance; fullness. |
| presumptuous |
excessively bold or forward. |
| salient |
extremely noticeable or prominent; conspicuous; important. |
| shroud |
to screen or conceal. |
| tepid |
not quite warm; lukewarm. |