| aperture |
a narrow opening. |
| diffident |
unsure of oneself; shy; demure. |
| douse1 |
to place or plunge in water or another liquid; immerse. |
| facile |
acting or working in an easy, effortless manner. |
| guise |
external appearance or semblance, especially if deceptive. |
| imbue |
to inspire or permeate, as with an idea or emotion; deeply influence. |
| inconsistency |
an instance of contradiction or illogic. |
| materialize |
to become fact; be realized. |
| pall1 |
an atmosphere of gloom or despair. |
| patron |
a regular customer of a shop, restaurant, or some other business. |
| preeminent |
surpassing others in importance and prominence; foremost. |
| rebate |
a part of a payment that is returned. |
| reparation |
the act or process of making amends for wrongdoing or injury. |
| specious |
apparently true, genuine, or plausible, but actually worthless, as an argument or evidence. |
| therapeutic |
of, pertaining to, or capable of healing; curative. |