| apportion |
to assign, adjust, or distribute parts so as to maintain the proper proportion; allot. |
| bauble |
a showy or gaudy trinket or ornament of little value. |
| bonanza |
anything that brings great wealth and prosperity. |
| camaraderie |
friendship, good humor, and closeness among a group. |
| demean1 |
to lower in esteem, stature, or dignity; degrade. |
| derange |
to cause to be mentally ill. |
| discretion |
the freedom or authority to use one's own judgment. |
| jargon |
special words or language used by a particular group or to describe a particular interest. |
| meticulous |
very careful or precise. |
| neurotic |
suffering from needless fears and worries. |
| overbear |
to dominate or overwhelm; prevail over. |
| placid |
calm, smooth, or peaceful. |
| repressive |
acting or tending to restrain or subdue. |
| spellbind |
to hold fascinated, as by magicl; enchant. |
| traverse |
to go over, along, or through; cover or cross. |